How to Choose a Roofing Company
Speaking of roofs, there are many different options and companies, so many that we even question “How do I choose a roof company?” Well, we will make the answer easy, Planet roofing is the perfect checklist to choose a roofing company… to trust and choose a roofing company, it must meet the following basic requirements:
- This roofing company has the current local license required by the state, showing that the roofing company is operating legally.
- Do you have a dedicated service department to perform maintenance & respond in the event of to leak?
- Have you been provided a copy of the company’s roofing general liability insurance that is in the exact name of the company? (Not XYZ roofing)
- Have you been provided a referral list that includes local clients that have had recent work done by the roofing company two years ago? Five years ago? Ten years ago?
- Have you been provided with a copy of the material and contracts lien walver you will be receiving upon payment?
- Have you been provided with a copy of the material and contracts lien walver you will be receiving upon payment?
- Have you been provided with a copy of the material and contract lien waiver you will be receiving upon payment?
- Are they in good standing with major roofing suppliers in the area? Will they provide you with vendor contracts toverify available credit terms?
- Is the company certified and accredited by national trade associations?
- Can the company offer all extended warranties from major manufacturers?
- The company has a place of business?
- Does the company have safety standards and practices?
- Other of the important things when we choose a roofing company is… Does this company offer roof financing?
Red flags or warning signs when we choose a roofing company
- Unwilling to give you a firm price or quote.
- Promises the “cheapest” price in town.
- Out of state license plates on vehicles.
- Be skeptical of low prices.
- Pressure to get signature from you that day.
