How to Find a Roofing Contractor You Can Trust

​Every homeowner needs a trustworthy roofer to handle their roofing repairs or replacements. Unfortunately, getting a trusted roofing contractor is more complicated than you think. Trust me; it’s a common obstacle most homeowners encounter when hiring a roofer.
 
Whether you want to replace your roof or carry out repairs after a storm damaged, a trustworthy roofing contractor will make the process a lot easier for you.
 
According to reports from the Better Business Bureau, about 70% of the complaints that got to them are about roofing contractors and roofing. This indicates that more homeowners are filing reports about their roofing contractors.

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Remember, roof replacement or repairs are an expensive investment. So, you must ensure you hire a trustworthy contractor. Otherwise, you may not get value for what you pay for.
Here are some tips for finding a trustworthy roofing contractor.
 
Hire a Local Roofing Contractor
 
You are more likely to get a trustworthy roofer if you hire someone from your local community. With a local contractor, you are less likely to be scammed or have any issues with quality.
 
These individuals or companies already have established a reputation within the local community, and they wouldn’t do anything to tarnish their image.
 
Furthermore, they have been working with homeowners within the environment for a while. For this reason, they have a more in-depth understanding of local rules and code regulation.
 
And they already have established a relationship with suppliers and crews within the areas.
 So, there’s a higher chance of getting exceptional value for your money when you hire a local contractor.
 
Find Manufacturer Designations
 
Another reliable way to find a trustworthy roofing contractor is through manufacturer designations. Manufacturer designation is a badge of honour that only the best and most reputable roofers get. And it means that such roofer is considered a certified expert to install a particular roofing type.
 
When you hire a roofing contractor with this badge, such roofer will go extra miles to deliver a fantastic job. Do you know why? He or she wouldn’t want to temper with their reputation with the manufacturers.
 
Furthermore, before any contractor is factory-certified, he or she must meet specific requirements. I can’t give you the exact requirements because it differs depending on the manufacturer.
 
Check the Contractor Up on Better Business Bureau (BBB) website
 
You can never be too careful when hiring a roofer for roofing installation or replacement. Do you know why? If things go wrong, you are still the one to incur an additional cost.
 
So, its better you take your time to find a reputable contractor who will deliver on his promises. And I have mentioned before now that you should never hire a contractor who goes from door to door looking for roofing jobs. Some of them are scammed, while others are unlicensed.
 
It’s advisable to check contractor on the Better business bureau website and know their ratings. From their score, you can tell if you can work with them. As a rule, never hire any contractor whose name or business name isn’t found on the Better Business Bureau.
 
Get an Extensive Warranty
 
I don’t know if somebody has told you this before. But a warranty is a big deal when hiring a contractor. It’s better always to consider a contractor with an extended warranty.
 
Let me tell you a little secret that most homeowners don’t know. It’s not every contractor that can give you a warranty that includes roofer’s workmanship.
 
A roofer may install your roof incorrectly, but it may not manifest until several years. And once insurance detects that it’s a contractor’s mistake, they are not going to compensate you.
 
During a time like this, a workmanship’s warranty is what you rely on. But if you fail to consider these details when you signed the roofing contract, you may end up spending more to fix the damage.
 
For instance, if you hire us to install a new roof for your home, we will offer you a 25 years workmanship warranty with confidence. Do you know why? We are concerned about providing you values for every dollar you spend on your roof.
 
We call it the Suburban Roofing LLC Advantage. It’s a way of letting homeowners know that we take responsibility for our job.
 
Look Out For Safety
 
Safety is an aspect you can’t ignore when you are hiring a roofer. Bear in mind that most contractors that will offer you a very low price for their services neither have safety training or certification. And you shouldn’t allow any contractor without any training or safety program to work on your roof.
 
One of my clients I recently installed his roof told me about his experience with a contractor without safety experience. My client needed to fix his roof after a severe storm quickly. He hired a contractor who was unlicensed and without any safety training.
 
Sadly, one of the crews working on the roof had a severe injury. And my client took responsibility; he ended up spending more money. He had to stop the contractor from working on the roof before he finally hires us. Don’t be a victim; stay away from unlicensed contractors without any formal safety training.
 
Ensure You Pay Your Deductible
 
This is a common practice that contractors use to entice homeowners to give them a roofing contract. I strongly advise you stay away from contractors or roofers who claimed to handle your roof repairs or installation without you paying your insurance deductible.
 
The offer may seem too tempting to reject, but it’s an insurance fraud that could get you into serious trouble. Yeah, I mean it.
 
Ordinarily, the insurance deductible is your responsibility, and the contractor should reflect the cost in his quote. But if he’s trying to convince you otherwise, such contractor can’t be trusted. Remember, any roofer who wants you to defraud your insurance company can as well scam you.
 
Be Careful of Roofers Who Try To Pressurize
 
Some roofers are just there for your money, nothing else. After discussing the roofing project with you, they may try to pressurize you to sign the contract. Even before your insurance company estimate the damage to the roof.
 
These guys are desperadoes; don’t give in to their pressure. They aren’t trying to help; instead, they want to close the deal quickly. Quality or value isn’t their priority; they are all for the money. It’s a bad idea to trust these contractors with your payment.
 
Know The Different Materials To Choose From
 
An honest contractor will always give you different shingles options to choose from. Any roofer that fails to do this is not looking out for your best interest. Don’t forget that the shingle style and colour you decide to use for your roof installation could affect your home’s value.
 
If your insurance company is paying for the new roof installation, you can take advantage of the opportunity. You can upgrade to a unique style that will be better for you.
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A trustworthy and honest contractor can make the entire new roof installation process very easy. But if you hire the wrong roofer, the frustration is beyond imagination.