There are many reasons you may need to contact with a roofing company. Whether building a new home, replacing a roof, or in need of repairs to your roof after a storm, it is important to find a contractor you can trust. A new roof is a large investment, and the people you hire to work on your home should be the best.
With so many roofing companies in the South Florida area, how can you best choose the one for you?
Questions to Ask a Roofing Company
- Where are you located? You want to work with a company that is established and reputable. Make sure the company has a business street address, not just a P.O. Box. Do some research into when they were established, and that they have an established presence in the community.
- Are you licensed and insured? This may seem like an obvious point – isn’t every roofing company licensed? Unfortunately, not always. Sometimes their license has expired, or perhaps a handyman is looking for additional work. Make sure your roofing company is properly licensed, and that they have insurance both to cover their crew, and to cover any possible damage your home. A reputable company can easily provide you with this documentation for your review.
- Will you be doing the work yourself or subcontract? While there is nothing wrong with a roofing company subcontracting out portions of the job, you need to be sure that any subcontractors are also properly licensed and insured.
- Do you have any references I can speak with? As with any company, speaking to references can give you a unique insight into the experience. You may also wish to drive by some past projects in order to see the aesthetic value of the work.
- Will I have a single point of contact? Throughout the process, you’ll want to be able to contact one person with any questions you may have. Whether an on-site foreman or a company contact, be sure someone is available during business hours to speak with regarding your specific project.
- What can I expect when you are onsite? What time will the crews arrive, and will they clean up each day before they leave? Will they play music, or take a lunch break on my lawn? Having a clear set of expectations will go a long way to making sure that you are not frustrated throughout the process.
- Why is your price higher/lower than your competitor? There are many factors which go into pricing a roof job, from the length of time it will take to the quality of materials. Choosing a roofing company on price alone is never the best plan. Ask lots of questions and make sure you understand each element of the price quote.
- When can you begin? There is no inherently right or wrong answer to this question, but it can help you to get a feel as to the productivity of the roofing company. If they cannot begin for 6 months, that may indicate a sought-after, respected company – but you may want the project finished during the dry season. Again, there is no “right” answer, but it does open up a conversation as to schedules, availability, and number of work crews.
- What are the warranties which apply to this work? Be sure to ask about – and have copies of – all product and installation warranties which apply to your project.
- Do you have any suggestions for me? A professional roofing company has seen a lot of projects in their day. They may point out a new roofing product, help you with energy efficiency, or share the pros and cons of certain materials.
When choosing a roofing company in Venice, Englewood or Naples, don’t be afraid to ask questions and make sure you are comfortable with your choice. The owners of [company_name] have 30 years combined experience in the Venice construction marketplace, and an established base of satisfied customers. Call today to learn more.
