Depending on how long you live at any one particular location, due to age or a storm, you
may, at some point, have to replace the roof of your house. More than
likely you won't be able to do the job by yourself, so you'll need to
find a reliable roofing contractor. Roofing contractors should be
knowledgeable in the areas of; flashing and gutters, potential/common
problem areas, an array of available materials and which ones will work
for your particular home, and local building codes. The roofing
contractor should be able to answer all of your roofing questions.
Don't just talk to one contractor. Compile a list of
several, interview them, and ask those you're impressed with to bid
on your job. Some of the information you should collect from them
includes:
1. How long they've been in business
2. What type of insurance coverage they carry
3. Their business license number
4. Whether they hold the contracting licenses required by your state
5. Ask for multiple references
6. Check with your local Better Business Bureau as any trade associations that pertain to home building
7. You should also be sure to check the references they provided you
Once
you have interviewed the prospective contractors on your list, start
collecting proposals from them. It's fine to narrow the field by
getting estimates, but when it comes time to select someone, you need to
put your agreement in writing in the form of a proposal. Things to
consider include product warranty and workmanship guarantees, what
sort of building permits you'll need, hours of work and the project
completion date, site safety and clean-up rules, information
regarding any subcontractors they use, and proof of payment by your
roofer. Make sure you have a well written contract. You also need
to specify the materials you choose and include details regarding how
and when you'll pay as well as any laws regarding property liens if
you can't pay on time.
The team at Bella Roofing would love to offer a quote and proposal to help you with your roof.
Please call us at (817) 313-9353 or email your request to info@BellaRoofingus.com .
