Choosing a Roofing Contractor

Buying a new roofing system is an important investment. Before you spend your money, spend some time learning how to evaluate the roofing contractor who may be doing the work. You should insist on working with a professional roofing contractor.

All roofing contractors are not alike, and Armour Roofing and Exteriors recommends that you prequalify roofing contractors to get the job done right the first time. The following guidelines will help in your decision:

Make sure that you can talk comfortably with your contractor and that they have a pleasant business manner. If you feel uncomfortable during the selection process it could be a sign of friction to come.

Check for a permanent place of business, telephone number, in phone book, tax I.D. number, registered with the Colorado Secretary of State and where required, a business license. Don’t be afraid to ask, Local contractors will not be afraid to talk about or show you there from here. Driver License, Colorado license plates Etc.

Request on seeing copies of the contractor’s general liability insurance Glossary Link coverage certificate. Make sure the coverage is effective through the duration of the job. Working with an insured contractor is a critical requirement for any home or business owner. You’ll want to be sure you’re protected if any injuries or accidents occur on your property.

Look for a company with a proven track record that readily offers client references and a list of completed projects. Call or stop by these clients to find out whether they were satisfied and how the process was handled.

Check to see whether the Denver roofing contractor is properly licensed. Call the Colorado licensing board for your state’s specific requirements. All City and County’s are different. They all have a list of licensed contractor’s, online or in person.

Check to see if the contractor is a member of any regional or national industry associations, such as Glossary Link NRCA, CRA, and BBB. Check with these organizations to see what their track record is and if there are any complaints.

Have the contractor explain their project supervision and quality control procedures. Request the name of the person who will be in charge, how many workers will be required and the estimated time of completion.

Carefully read and understand any roofing warranty offered and watch for provisions that would Glossary Link void it. Always make sure to receive a lien waiver after contract is completed and paid in full.

Keep a healthy skepticism about the lowest bid. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Price is only one aspect for selecting a roofing contractor. Don’t make a hiring decision based solely on low price. Professionalism and quality workmanship also should weigh heavily on your decision.

It is a well documented fact that the majority of complaint’s whether it is with the BBB (Better Business Bureau) or the State Departments come from homeowners that chose the LOW BIDDER.

Make a reasonable down payment. It is wise not to pay for the entire job up front. Make sure that you are completely satisfied with the work first before paying in full.

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