Are you in the process of choosing a roofing company for your home? As any Google search will show you, there are TONS of roofing companies out there, but you don’t want just anybody.
Finding the best roofing company for your home is a challenge unless you know which questions to ask. Reviews are great but WATCH OUT. Reviews can be biased or bought. If you get solid answers to these 7 questions, you’ll have a reliable, trustworthy, and knowledgeable company.
Before making a payment, learn the 7 essential questions to ask before choosing a roofing company near you.
How long have you been in business?
You want someone who is reliable, knowledgeable, and well-established. The longer they’ve been in business, the more they should know about roofing, running a business, etc. This isn’t always the case, but this is still an important question to ask when choosing a roofing company. Find an expert who won’t leave town.
WATCH OUT: Don’t ask for “years of experience.” This number is more easily manipulated. 20 years of experience could mean the sum of experience of all 10 workers OR helped the family business as a child OR 5 failed companies later…
Are you insured?
It’s important to select a roofing company that has the proper insurance. Make sure to ask what kind of insurance they have because general liability isn’t good enough. Responsible roofing companies carry “roofing workers’ compensation.” It’s more expensive, but this ensures that you are protected if anything goes wrong on the job.
WATCH OUT: If your roofer DOES NOT have roofing workers’ comp YOU could be held liable if someone gets hurt.
3. Are you licensed?
This can vary from state to state, but a state license is required in Louisiana roofing projects over $7,500. Proper licensing is a governmental stamp of approval showing a roofing company to have substantial assets, insurance, and more.
4. Do you employ experienced roofers or subcontractors?
Roofing companies can function in a variety of ways. Quality roofers vet and train quality people. Employees should all be certified, trained in safety procedures, and have the necessary expertise. If the company uses subcontractors, don’t be afraid to ask these 7 essential questions to the company doing the actual work. When choosing a roofing company, the quality of the subcontractors is just as important as the primary company you are hiring.
6. What type of warranties do you offer?
Find out what kind of warranties the roofing company offers, and if so, what are the additional costs. Reliable roofers should not only use quality products with substantial warranties, but they should guarantee their workmanship for several years. Look for companies that offer longer warranties, because that shows confidence in their work and their materials. Don’t forget to ask about any additional protection plans. In our beautiful state of Louisiana specifically, consider your shingle’s wind rating and protection from hail damage.
7. Are you Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor?
When choosing a roofing company, this answer alone will bring peace of mind. Why? An Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor’s work is guaranteed by the most trusted in the business.
This is not a rubber-stamp certification. Only 2% of contractors nationwide are Platinum Preferred. Each year, Owens Corning inspects our installations to recertify that roofs are done right, without shortcuts or improper techniques. At Roofing Louisiana, we use a 51-point checklist for each roof, which ensures that we pass with flying colors, year after year. Don’t take our word for it… check out Owens Corning’s website.
Besides excellent work, Owens Corning also certifies that their Platinum Preferred Contractors have a good standing with the Better Business Bureau, are financially stable, and have proper licensing and insurance.
This 1 question answers most of the other essential questions. As you can see, Owens Corning stands behind their Platinum Preferred Contractors. They even guarantee their contractor’s workmanship for the life of the shingle, in addition to an extended product warranty!
Stop stressing over which roofing company to choose. Ask these 7 essential questions, do a little research, and rest easy that you have a preferred contractor you can trust.
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