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 HOW
TO SELECT A ROOFING CONTRACTOR
Buying a new roof 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 ART recommends that you
pre-qualify roofing contractors to get the job done right the first
time. The following guidelines will help in your decision:
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Check
for a permanent place of business, telephone number, tax
I.D. number, and where required, a business license |
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Insist
on seeing copies of the contractor's liability insurance
coverage and workers' compensation certificates. Make
sure the coverages are in effect through the duration
of the job |
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Look
for a company with a proven track record that readily
offers client references and a list of completed projects.
Call these clients to find out whether they were satisfied |
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Check
to see whether the contractor is properly licensed or
bonded. Call your state's licensing board for your state's
specific requirements (where applicable) |
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Insist
on a written proposal and examine it for complete descriptions
of the work and specifications, including approximate
starting and completion dates and payment procedures |
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Check
to see if the contractor is a member of any regional or
national industry associations, such as NRCA |
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Call
your local Better Business Bureau to check for any complaints
that have been filed |
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Have
the contractor explain his 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 |
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Carefully
read and understand any roofing warranty offered and watch
for provisions that would void it. Keep a healthy skepticism
about the lowest bid. If it sounds too good to be true,
it probably is. Remember, price is only one criterion
for selecting a roofing contractor. Professionalism and
quality workmanship also should weigh heavily on your
decision |
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