Depending on the size of your building’s roof, replacing it could be an expensive proposition. To ensure your money is well spent, hiring a quality commercial roofing contractor is essential. If you hire a bad contractor, the roofers who work on your building could leave it in worse condition than before. If you need a roofing contractor for your building, below are tips for selecting one who will do the job right:
Be Sure the Contractor Is Licensed, Bonded, and Insured
Unless a roofing company is licensed to perform construction, bonded to protect you against property theft, and insured to protect you against property damage or injury, it should not set foot on your property. Regardless of the experience or low price a company offers, if it is not licensed, bonded, and insured, hiring it is simply too risky.
Insist on a Contractor’s Warranty
Roofing materials are ensured by a manufacturer’s warranty, but roofing work is ensured by a contractor’s warranty. If a roof is improperly installed, and the contractor did not provide a warranty, the building owner can have an uphill battle to receive compensation for the faulty work. As some building owners find out the hard way, never hire a contractor who does not offer a contractor’s warranty. anti-slip
Evaluate Customer References
A bad roof will be found out eventually. It will leak, buckle, and show other signs of poor work. When commercial roofers perform poor work, their customers are soon aware of it. This makes customer feedback an invaluable resource for assessing the quality of the contractor’s work. If the references of a contractor are dissatisfied with their roof job or sub-par labor, and extenuating circumstances were not at play, the contractor is probably to blame.
Be Sure the Contractor Has a Permanent Business Location
Roofing contractors who do not have a permanent location are risky to hire. When a contractor lacks a permanent business location in an area, it usually lacks a stable customer base in that particular area. Some contractors in this position have a lack of dedication to quality work, as they have no reputation to maintain.
Be Sure the Contractor Has the Right Experience
There are numerous types of commercial roofs, and most roofing contractors do not specialize in all of them. Therefore, be sure a contractor has experience applying the type of roof your building needs. Roofing technology is constantly changing, and a contractor who specializes in the type of roof you need should be up to date on the latest techniques for applying and maintaining it.
Get Everything in Writing
Once you find a contractor who has the right qualities and qualifications, be sure to have the work contract put in writing. In particular, be sure the contract stipulates the completion date for the project, and that the work to be performed is clearly described.
