How to Choose a Roofing Company
Roofers sometimes have a reputation for being unpleasant characters. If you need a new roof for your home or business, how do you know who to choose from all the roofing company options? There are a few important things to consider to make sure your choice is the right one.
How long has the roofing company been in business?
There are many fly-by-night companies that come and go. Roofing contractors often decide after learning how to put on a roof that they should become an entrepreneur. Most don’t last very long because they have little business knowledge and experience. Some do more harm than good before their business goes bankrupt. Make sure that the business you choose has been running for years and will continue to do so for years to come.
Ask for references
Don’t be afraid to ask companies for references on the roofs they’ve done. Any Oakville roofing company worth its salt should have a list of jobs they’ve done – and satisfied customers. Here are a few things to ask references:
Was the roof properly applied and watertight?
Was the roof installed in a reasonable time?
Was everything properly cleaned up after completion?
Was the roofing done properly?
Was the roofing done correctly after the installation? was the best price not the worst? you will probably get more than one estimate. Never pay for an estimate. Most roofing companies will give you a free estimate. When you get two or three estimates, you may notice a big price difference. Your choice should be based more on quality than the lowest price.
Your roof is the roof of your home and protects the outside from rain, snow and sleet. An improperly installed roof can let moisture and water into your home and cause interior damage that can be quite expensive to repair. Getting the job done right the first time is paramount to protecting your home.
Choosing the cheapest roofing company usually means choosing the lowest quality roofing products and installation. Experienced professionals are not cheap, and neither are quality roofing materials. As with most things – you get what you pay for.
Beware of roofing companies that want money up front.
A quality roofing company will not ask you to pay upfront for a roof. They’ve been in business long enough that they don’t need the money up front. There are also many roofing scams that will take your money and run.
