Whether you want to have the roof on your farm house maintained or the roof on your barn replaced, you need someone you can trust. Just like your own clients and customers trust you with their horses or farming needs, there are certain qualities every good commercial roofing contractor should have when working on a residential or commercial property. Today, we’ve compiled some tips that should help you find the best roofing contractor for your building!
Ask the Community
The internet is a wonderful resource for finding local services like this, but we also believe in choosing a company that has a great reputation within the community. With a local business that has been helping the area for many decades, it’s a nice idea that you’re helping the community to continue to thrive. You’re putting food on the table for local families while also getting great results with your roof. Even if there is a slight problem, you know the company isn’t going to up and leave any moment.
Look for Insurance
Once you have a handful of potential candidates, there are certain requirements these companies need to fulfil. First and foremost, insurance isn’t negotiable. Ideally, the service should have liability insurance and workers’ compensation. This way, they’re liable for any damage they cause. Though it’s not something we like to think about, choosing a company without insurance could just leave you with a hefty bill when something goes wrong.
Always Get Written Quotes
It’s all well and good talking to companies and getting estimates, but nothing is certain until it’s written down. The last thing you want at the end of the project is a bill significantly different to the one suggested. Before any work is completed, ask for a quote that displays the work they’re going to perform and the price. The more detail, the better.
Check the License of Registration
Much like insurance, this is a necessity with commercial roofing contractors. If your background research hasn’t brought anything up, ask the company directly. With reliable and genuine contractors, they should want you to see their license of registration. Therefore, we recommend walking away if they start to get aggressive or are finding reasons not to show this document.
Since all commercial roofers need registration, you can actually get into trouble yourself after hiring an unlicensed roofer, so it’s in your best interest to check.
Request a Warranty
Next, what happens if a commercial roofing contractor comes to fix a problem, they leave, and the problem is still present? Without a roofing warranty, you might end up paying for a service that didn’t actually do what it originally promised. With a warranty, they should come back and fix the issue properly for no extra fee. With this in mind, it’s easy to see why this protection is so important.
Check Online Reviews
Earlier, we said that the internet was a wonderful resource, and this is especially true when looking for reviews of a company. With Facebook and Google, we can see the reviews a company has within seconds. On something like Twitter, we can even see what people are saying about a particular service. If a commercial roofing company has terrible reviews online, you’ll know to steer clear.
Have a Conversation
As our final tip for finding the best commercial roofing contractor, we’re big believers in having conversations with potential companies. If they don’t pick up the phone, are rude, or find ways to avoid your questions, you’ll know to leave them alone. Let’s not forget, you’re the customer here and they should be doing everything they can to accommodate YOU.
With all these tips, you should have a reliable and professional commercial roofing service in no time!