If you are in the market to re-shingle your home, whether you are just looking to update, fix minor damages or do a complete hail based re-do, keep one thing in mind: you need a good contractor. It is such a simple concept we apply to other facets of our lives, for instance: I need surgery so I will interview surgeons or I need a daycare provider so I will interview and scope out different locations. However, when it comes to home repair people all too often will hire the first contractor that shows up on their door step. Don't let this mistake happen to you, interview your contractor in the following four areas to find out if he is right for you:
Customer Service - We demand it at banks and government centers, so why wouldn't you expect it of a contractor? If a contractor does not call you back within an allotted time frame or treats you in a disrespectful manner then they need to go. They will treat you the same way they treat your house.
Free Estimates - Contractors generate their business by giving fair and competitive quotes. If they give unreasonable quotes they will not get business. By the same token, they should then be willing to give you an on-site quote for free.
Landscaping - To some people, the yard, trees and plantings are the reason they wake up in the morning. Make sure your contractor will only take the time to work on the roof and not the flower beds. If you have shingles and ladders destroying your shrubs then it is time for the contractor to leave.
Insurance - A good contractor should not only be willing to give paperwork to insurance adjusters, but they should be willing to do a walk around with them. A contractor can make sure the adjuster isn't missing anything. A roofer not willing to take the time to work with your adjuster is not worth having.
Research before you hire. It is how you guarantee a positive experience. The internet will help - showing you portfolios, testimonials, local licensed and insured contractors. Also ask co-workers, friends and family. The more you know, the less you will regret. - 15485
Customer Service - We demand it at banks and government centers, so why wouldn't you expect it of a contractor? If a contractor does not call you back within an allotted time frame or treats you in a disrespectful manner then they need to go. They will treat you the same way they treat your house.
Free Estimates - Contractors generate their business by giving fair and competitive quotes. If they give unreasonable quotes they will not get business. By the same token, they should then be willing to give you an on-site quote for free.
Landscaping - To some people, the yard, trees and plantings are the reason they wake up in the morning. Make sure your contractor will only take the time to work on the roof and not the flower beds. If you have shingles and ladders destroying your shrubs then it is time for the contractor to leave.
Insurance - A good contractor should not only be willing to give paperwork to insurance adjusters, but they should be willing to do a walk around with them. A contractor can make sure the adjuster isn't missing anything. A roofer not willing to take the time to work with your adjuster is not worth having.
Research before you hire. It is how you guarantee a positive experience. The internet will help - showing you portfolios, testimonials, local licensed and insured contractors. Also ask co-workers, friends and family. The more you know, the less you will regret. - 15485
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