Above all, selecting the right roofing contractor can be like determining the type of dance partner that best suite your needs. With both of them, missteps could be disastrous. Fortunately, when it comes to moves, you’re not looking for rhythm. Roofs don’t samba very well, but you certainly need to be able to have a companion with rhythm when they have to. Here are some tips for making sure your rooftop performance comes off without a hitch.
First up: credentials Nobody wants to be left looking for someone to take the other side of a dance routine — or a roof, for that matter. Make sure your contractor is licensed Be sure to stay safe and un-been taken by some monkey business that can be avoided with a license. Insurance? Absolutely required, because who knows what might make a roofer take an unplanned dive into your herbaceous border. Keep it covered.
In roofing as in anything else, there is real value to be had in experience. Chances are, a contractor with a crew of skilled people has a grip on every possible slant. They’ve been around the circuit enough times to know the peaks and valleys. Request references or examples of work they’ve done in the past. It’s akin to asking your dance partner if they have any trophies in the cupboard – the proof is in the pudding.
And now there’s the talk. You wouldn’t go out to do a new dance step without at least a smidge of rehearsal, right? So opt for a contractor who lays it all out. Keep it simple, doc. Clear, honest, simple statements sure do go a long way. After all no one wants to… on the dance floor–or live with a roof-centipede that lasts longer than a cringe-y lullabuy.
Cost is the big kahuna. Sure, that lowest bid may look like low hanging fruit – that dance partner who’s willing to teach you for like NOTHING. But beware the sting in the tail of an abbreviated resolution process. High-quality roofing shouldn’t be like a wedding cake on the bargain rack; beautiful, but ultimately just a big mess inside.
Your warranty terms are like your personal umbrella in a storm. Feeling that leak when the flood hits you unknowingly will make you glad you at least checked this box off. A comprehensive warranty gives peace of mind.
You want your contractor in tune with you like when you pick out a dance partner who matches you step for step. Roofing is not just nuts and bolts, it’s about a particular compatibility.
Trust your gut too. If the alarms in your head are going off like a 5-alarm fire, something may be amiss, no matter how good that powerpoint slide deck or brochure looks.
After all, hiring a roofing contractor is like choosing a dance partner who can lead without breaking all of your toes, or your budget to pieces. Whether you’re getting ready to tango or dealing with repairs after bad notes from shingles that hit the roof, going with the right expert will keep you moving smoothly under the heavens.