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Choosing The Best Roofing Contractors Near You

Posted by: | Posted on: December 21, 2019

roofers in jacksonvilleAnytime you realize the shingles are to worn out and you need to replace them, you will need to considering hiring a roofer in orange park to do the job. Before you hire one contractor, you will have to check a number of them and settle on the best one you have.

 

The following are the guidelines that might help you in the selection process.

The location of the roofing contractor

It is always a good idea to work with local Jacksonville Roofing Contractors. You stand a better chance of getting better quality service if the contractor is in the vicinity than if he has to come in from far away.

  •  References

Before you hire a contractor, ask him for some references. The clients that the contractor has dealt with in the past that can testify that the contractor is good at his work will be a great pointer that he is good at his work. Even when the contractor insists on privacy of information of his clients, you can always ask him for his other business references. For instance, if you talk to his supplier, you can know how often he needs supplies and that will point to just how busy he is.

  • How does the roofing company tackle complaints from customers?

You can never know in advance what might go wrong during the installation of a new roof. That is why you want to use a company that is keen to customer complainants. A contractor that is more interested in getting your money than satisfying your needs might not respond very well to your queries.

  • Payment terms

You should be wary of any contractor that asks you for more than 50% down payment before the work commences. You have a better bargaining power when you owe him more than you have paid him already. Never pay for the job in full before it has been completed to your satisfaction.

  • Contracts

Insist on getting everything on paper. Pen and paper never forget. Make sure you have a contract that is clearly written and duly signed by the contractor. Do not just commit to work by word of mouth. A contract is the only thing that can be used to solve any dispute that might arise during the projects life time.

  • Bonding

Insist on working with contractors that are bonded. This is because anything could happen when the work is going on and you will have peace of mind no matter the turn of events if your contractor is bonded. The bonding will ensure that any mistakes that led to damage will be paid for in full.

  • Warranty of manufacturers

Before any contractor commences work on your roof, check his roofing materials for warranties. Any material that has no warranty should be suspect because manufacturers that trust their products always provide warranties.

  • How long the roofing business has been around

A firm that has been in business for only a few months or just a year or two means they have no experience. It is better to deal with companies that have been around for long. Not only are they more reputable but the chances of such a company doing a lousy job are less.

The argument is that if they have been around for such a long time, then it is safe to assume they are good at what they are doing. However, a contractor might just have began his own firm which is relatively new but he has years of experience while working in another company. That would still make him a good a choice.

  • Will the contractor obtain permits?

Any good roofer should be fully aware that there are some permits that are required by law for the roofing work to commence. He should be willing to obtain the permits for you. Any contractor that is ignorant of this means he doesn’t have the relevant experience.

  • Liabilities involved

You should discuss all liabilities before the work commences. For instance, who will be held liable if one of his men gets hurt during the work? And who will be held responsible supposing they damage your property while at the work? Ideally, a contractor should have an insurance cover that takes care of such eventualities.

  • Subcontractors

Sometimes, roofing contractors subcontract the work to others. Make sure you find out if he intends to do that and if yes, you have to vet the subcontractors as well. Ask for the names of the subcontractors and their license numbers so that you can verify how reliable they are. To be on the safe side, also make sure all of them are insured.

  • Any legal issues

If a contractor has a pending case and he loses, it could easily make him go out of business. This will be bad if he had just begun working on your roof. Besides, a credible contractor should have no legal issues in court in the first place. In case you had already made a down payment and then the company goes bankrupt, it means your money will just go down the drain and you will have to hire another contractor again.

  • Waste disposal

If you are not clear on who is responsible for disposing the waste material, the contractor might just leave it in your compound and go. You should make sure you are clear on this from the word go. Also, settle the issue of the costs involved in dealing with the waste in case a third party will be involved, it should be clear who will foot the bill in case that is the way forward.

  • NRCA Membership

Get contractors that are members of the national as well as the local roofing associations like the NRCA. Contractors that are members of such bodies are more informed of the trends in roof maintenance so they will give you better service. Membership to professional bodies also means they are serious with the work.





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