5 Things You Need To Get Out of Your Roofing Estimates

When you decide it’s time to replace your roof, finding the right roofing contractor might be a hassle. I will try to explain how to choose the right roofer for your project so your new roof doesn’t cost you more then it should.

As a first step you need to get few roofing estimates that you can later compare. Contact at least three roofing contractors in your area – that should be enough to find the right one. Look for the contractors online, in the yellow book or ask your friends and neighbors. Gather your written estimates with warranty information from all of the contractors you’ve contacted. Now it’s your job to choose who the best fit is.

There are five important factors you should consider before deciding who to hire:

• First impression -  Was the contractor on time? Did he look professional? Did he explain all steps and aspects of the job? Did he provide his best option and offered various solutions? Did he listen to your suggestions and ask for your questions?
• Details of the estimate -  Did he give you detailed estimate with all steps to be taken? For how long will he guarantee his work? Who will do the actual work, him or subcontractor?
• Price - Is his price final? Are there going to be extra charges? Are all your selected contractors using the same type of the material? Is the contractor insured and licensed to do roofing? How much deposit does he require?
• Legal aspect -  Is he going to obtain all necessary permits? Is he going to dispose of all trash lawfully?
• Job details -  How soon can he start? How long will it take from start to completion? How many people will be working on your project?

Getting a roofing estimate is more then just finding out how much your new roof will cost you. You need to hire the right roofer or you might be paying the price later on.

Make the right selection by asking the right questions. Hopefully you will hire the right guy and not end up with unprofessional contractor.

Lukasz Sobczuk, LGC Roofing