When considering doing work on your home, you want to make sure you have a reputable company doing work for you.   You don’t want a “fly by night” company.  Here are some questions you can reference to help eliminate stress and possible issues when wanting to update or build on projects with your home.

Questions to Ask A Roofing Company before They Get on Your Roof

  1. How long has your company been in Business?
  2. Where is your office located?  Are you Local?
  3. Do you have Workers Comp and Liablity insurance?
  4. What type of experience do you have working on homes like mine?
  5. Do you tear off the old roof completely before installing the new apshalt shingle roof or metal roof?
  6. How do you handle change-orders if other damage is found or more work is requested?
  7. Do you offer a workmanship warranty?  If so, How long?
  8. What brand of products and shingles do you use?
  9. Do you have any certifications or partnerships with shingles manufactures?
  10. Do you work with insurance or help with insurance claims?
  11. Do you have any references from recent jobs?
  12. Have you worked in our neighborhood before?
  13. Do you have any before and after pictures you could share?
  14. Do you offer a free inspection or quote?
  15. What type of financing options do you have?

Questions about the Roofing Process

  • What does the process of inspecting my roof look like?
  • Do you use any technology to inspect my roof?
  • When I’m given a quote on my roof, how long is the quote valid?
  • How much will my new roof or repair cost?
  • How do you know the roof needs to be completely replaced?  What are the primary signs?
  • What does the process look like before you get started on my home or business?
  • What shingle colors are available for my roof?
  • How long do installs usually take on a home like mine?
  • What will you do to protect my home and landscaping?
  • How long will my new roof last?
  • What will you do in the event of bad weather?
  • Will you replace the current vents on my roof?
  • Will you be replacing bad decking on my roof? What does that Cost?
  • Will new flashing be installed?

Questions to Ask Once the Job is Complete

  1. How will the dumpster be removed from my property?
  2. How are payments handled?
  3. How do I register standard warranties for my roofing products?
  4. Is there anything I should look for in the next few weeks with my new roof?
  5. Can you send me a PID Receipt?

This may seem like a pretty big list of questions to ask, but remember that your roof is a huge investment in your home.  Before hiring a contractor, you need to be 100% certain that they will get the job done to your satisfaction.  At Roofs by Warren we value our customers, and we are more that happy to answer all your questions, and guide you through the entire roof process, from start to finish.  If you are interested in learning how we do things at Roofs by Warren please fill out the contact form, and someone will get back to you.