At some point in every Venice homeowner’s tenure, they will likely have to call a roofing professional to handle a project for them. Whether they call a roofer to help them with a home inspection, want to replace an aging roof, or need roof maintenance after a storm – finding the right Venice roofing contractor is an important step. There are many reasons why hiring the right professional is so important – from the quality of the work to preserving your warranty, you’ll want to make sure you have the most qualified person possible working on your roof.
But how can you be sure that you have hired an expert Venice roof contractor? more importantly, how can you protect yourself from the fly-by-night, shadier contractors? Here are some common red flags that should alert you to trouble – and move you on to your next choice.
Things to Confirm With Your Venice Roof Contractor
There are several ways that you can determine that you are working with an established roofing company which can be trusted. The first is to look up their licensing information, and to make sure that they have a license which qualifies them to legally do work in the Venice area. This ensures that they are a serious business who has gone through the educational process, as well as all necessary background checks and vetting required for a Florida contractor license.
Once you have established that they are properly licensed, ask the roofing contractor for their current insurance information. They should have this readily available for you to view. This is very important for you to confirm, because if the roofer does not hold proper insurance, you may actually be held responsible if someone is injured or harmed on your property. IN other words, if your Venice roofing contractor does not cover his employees with insurance and someone falls off your roof, they can sue you personally for damages.
It is important to note that if a roofing company is not properly licensed or insured, they have less overhead and may offer you a better price. While a lower price may be attractive, the risk is not worth it.
Red Flags on the Roofing Estimate
- If your roofing contractor is vague about the pricing of the project, you may want to beware. A reputable roofing contractor will be able to give you a price, as well as outline any possible variations to that price up front.
- If the price is drastically lower than other quotes, there is likely something wrong or being misquoted. Most verifiable roofing companies should come in within an acceptable range of each other if all things are equal.
- If the roofing contractor does not identify (or cannot show you) the quality of materials being used on the project, you may be in danger of being scammed.
- If the company does not identify their license information and a street address for their company, this may be a problem. A reputable Venice roofing contractor will have an established presence in the community.
- If the roofer expects all of the money up front before work begins, be very careful. Established companies will generally ask for a portion of the money up front, and may provide a schedule of when payments are due based upon progress.
Additional Clues about Professionalism
Doing a bit of research on your roofing contractor of choice should help to raise your comfort level. Look for their website, photos of past work, and reviews and recommendations that have been left by other area residents. At [company_name], we are proud of our reputation over decades working with commercial and residential roofing clients. Don’t even attempt a Venice roof project without giving us a call – we are happy to prove our expertise and experience to you.
