Hiring a residential roofing company for a repair or replacement can be challenging. With so many contractors out there, you need to make sure you end up with the right one. For this reason, it’s best to ask them a bunch of questions about their business information, proof of insurance, and more. This way, you can ensure the contractor you hire is reputable and qualified enough to get the roofing work done right.
The following are four questions to ask potential roofers when you want to have your roof repaired or replaced.
1. Are You Licensed?
Your chosen contractor should have the necessary license to provide residential roofing services in your area. During the interview, ask the prospective roofer if it is up to date. A reputable roofing contractor will be able to provide you with a copy of it right away; otherwise, move on to the next roofer on your list.
2. Do You Have Insurance?
There are two types of insurance to ask your potential roofing contractor: worker’s compensation and general liability. The former covers the employees working on your property. Should you hire a contractor with no worker’s comp and someone gets injured, you may have to pay medical and legal fees. The latter, meanwhile, covers property damage that may occur while the project is going on. You should ask to see an insurance certificate to ensure that both of these are valid.
3. How Will You Protect My Landscaping During Roofing Work?
If you are planning a roof replacement project, you’ll want to make sure your landscaping will remain intact from start to finish. Ask your prospective roofer about how they will ensure no debris finds its way into your yard or lawn. The ideal contractor should provide specific details such as the placement of equipment or traffic patterns to avoid trampling the landscaping.
4. How Will You Leave the Worksite at the End of the Day?
Roofing work can take days or up to a week depending on the size of your roof. Either way, you must make sure your chosen roofing contractor leaves the job site as clean as when they first arrived. Find out what steps they’ll take when they have to postpone the project because of the weather or when the project is finished. Will they be checking your property for nails on your lawn?
At 4U Roofing, you can rest assured that our team of professional roofing contractors is qualified to attend to your roofing needs, whether you need a full replacement or storm damage repair. Call us today at (251) 235-2222 or fill out our online contact form to set an appointment. We proudly serve homeowners in Robertsdale, Summerdale, Foley, and Fairhope, AL.
