Finding affordable roofing services is possible, but it will require some leg work on your end. It’s crucial that you are selecting a company that is skilled to install or repair your roof. So choosing on cost alone will not be enough.
Can you imagine paying tens of thousands of dollars for a new roof only to find out five years later that it was installed incorrectly?
This means your insurance claim will likely be denied.
Your home has an increased risk of water damage.
And your investment was a waste of money.
This would be devastating wouldn’t it?
That’s why it’s so important that you are taking your time to do some research on the different companies. There are a series of questions that you should be asking any company you plan on asking for an estimate.
Be Sure You Are Asking These Questions
Find out how long they’ve been in business. You wouldn’t want to hire a complete newbie to install the most important layer of protection to your home. The lack of experience could lead to future problems. Sadly there are many here today and gone tomorrow roofing companies. The reason for this is because often, these companies are closing down to avoid paying fees. Sometimes they open up under a different name. You can eliminate these types of companies by simply asking this question and looking up their company online.
Check their licensing and insurance. Roofing is dangerous, and if they do not have insurance, the liability falls on the homeowner if someone was to get hurt. Any roofing company will need to have both of these in order to operate their business. A reputable company will have all of the permits, licensing, and insurance necessary to protect their workers and homeowners. They will not have any problem providing you with this information either. Often their licensing number is displayed right on their website, but you will need to ask for proof of their insurance.
Their previous work can tell you a lot about their services. Reputation is super important when looking for the right company. You’ll easily be able to find unbiased reviews written from people who have used their services. People love to talk about their experiences. This has become the go-to method of narrowing down choices and finding the best companies and products. You’ve probably selected Amazon products based on what others say about them.
Most companies will not have a perfect score. So choosing a company that has at least a percentage of 94 percent satisfaction will be a great choice. But always read the reviews, don’t just go based off of the percentage. Look for inconsistencies. One bad review doesn’t mean they are bad. There are some people who are impossible to please and complain about everything.
Price doesn’t mean everything. We all want to save money but going based on price is dangerous. We’ve heard the saying before, “You get what you pay for.” This home renovation project is a big undertaking, and while you want to save as much money as you can, don’t allow price to be the only choice. Once you have a list of 3 or more roofing contractors, you can have them come out and give you a free estimate. Since you have already done your homework on choosing the right companies, now you can choose based on price.
Get it in writing. All aspects of your roofing installation should be put into writing. This will help you to better understand the financial terms. If the company is reputable, they will walk you through the contract and be happy to answer any questions you may have before signing it.
Be sure you know who will be doing the installation. It’s probably happened to you before, you’re dealing with a contractor, and when they show up to do work on your home, the guy you’ve been talking with isn’t in sight. It’s a good indication that the work has been outsourced.
Ask about unplanned repairs. Anything can happen once the roof is getting prepared for a new installation. Once the decking is exposed, they may find damage due to moisture, which will need to be repaired immediately. Understanding how they will handle this is important to keep any additional surprises at bay.
What happens with your old roof? Asking what they plan on doing with the old roof will help you to find out if they plan on installing your new shingles over the old roof. If so, you should walk away then. There’s a good chance they are covering up potential damage that could be corrected.
Are they authorized installers? This is like a badge of honor and proudly displayed. Authorized installers have to pass a series of requirements in order to become an authorized installer for the manufacturer. These requirements aren’t easy. What this means to you is not only that they are qualified to handle the job, but that manufacturer will honor their warranties.
It may seem like a lot of work, but these are all very important questions you need to ask for any company that you may be hiring. Doing this leg work will, without a doubt, lead you to the most qualified company to handle your roofing needs.
Once you have a list of what seems to be qualified and reputable roofing companies in the Centre Tn area, you can begin getting your estimates.
Once you have your estimates, you’ll be able to select the most affordable one. This helps you to find the most qualified at the most affordable prices.
You can contact Jonathon Myers Roofing and ask us all the questions that you may have. You’ll find that our Lifetime Warranty and are A+ BBB Rating is only the tip of the iceberg. We are a trusted residential roofing, commercial roofing, new roof replacement, or roof repair company that takes pride in the work that we do, and your satisfaction is guaranteed.
