The first thing a homeowner needs to do when thinking about a new roof is to get in the right state of mind. When choosing a contractor to fix your roof, you need to think about three things.
Quality - of the work and the contractor/crew.
Time - How much time will the roofing contractor take?
PRICE ? the amount a homeowner will pay for the services
In practice, a reputable roofing contractor can deliver two from the list on any given project. It would be nice to get all three, but this isn't the case. While everyone would like to get all three of these elements with every project, they are difficult to deliver in the field. Anyone who says they can deliver all three - quality work done quickly for a low price - is most likely lying.
Why is this true? Continue reading.
If you are promised the highest quality and quickest possible installation, does it make business sense you will also receive the lowest possible price (and maintain the quality and speed). All you need is a little common sense to see this is true.
Quality - of the work and the contractor/crew.
Time - How much time will the roofing contractor take?
PRICE ? the amount a homeowner will pay for the services
In practice, a reputable roofing contractor can deliver two from the list on any given project. It would be nice to get all three, but this isn't the case. While everyone would like to get all three of these elements with every project, they are difficult to deliver in the field. Anyone who says they can deliver all three - quality work done quickly for a low price - is most likely lying.
Why is this true? Continue reading.
If you are promised the highest quality and quickest possible installation, does it make business sense you will also receive the lowest possible price (and maintain the quality and speed). All you need is a little common sense to see this is true.
Think about it another way - if you get speedy work at a low price, should you expect it to be quality work? That is the big question. How would you monitor your roofing contractor in that situation? If you're getting it done fast and cheap, can you really expect the roof to last for more than a few years?
If you're getting high quality and a low price, should you have to wait? The answer is evident because most good roofing contractors have lots of people waiting for them.
You need to realize that you're never going to get all three things. Even having two of the three can get your roof fixed.
Selecting Roofing Contractors ? Ask The right Questions
Who will you choose to work on your project? That's a tough question to answer. Even more important, your decision will affect whether your project succeeds or fails.
It's important to interview any roofing contractor you're considering. In many cases these individuals and their staff may be at/in your home without your presence. This is why trust is so important. The only way to make the right choice is to do your due diligence.
Here's a collection of questions you can ask so you can make the right decision.
Has the contractor been in business long? You're looking for someone with many years of experience.
Who will act as supervisor for the project? Are you communicating with the project manager or someone else?
When will the project be started? If the weather's good, you should be able to get a general estimate.
How will the contractor approach the renovation? Is your renovation special in some way?
Is the contractor licensed? Employees or sub-contractors on site?
If you're getting high quality and a low price, should you have to wait? The answer is evident because most good roofing contractors have lots of people waiting for them.
You need to realize that you're never going to get all three things. Even having two of the three can get your roof fixed.
Selecting Roofing Contractors ? Ask The right Questions
Who will you choose to work on your project? That's a tough question to answer. Even more important, your decision will affect whether your project succeeds or fails.
It's important to interview any roofing contractor you're considering. In many cases these individuals and their staff may be at/in your home without your presence. This is why trust is so important. The only way to make the right choice is to do your due diligence.
Here's a collection of questions you can ask so you can make the right decision.
Has the contractor been in business long? You're looking for someone with many years of experience.
Who will act as supervisor for the project? Are you communicating with the project manager or someone else?
When will the project be started? If the weather's good, you should be able to get a general estimate.
How will the contractor approach the renovation? Is your renovation special in some way?
Is the contractor licensed? Employees or sub-contractors on site?
Can the contractor handle other tasks or only roofing? If something comes up unexpectedly, will the contractor be able to handle it?
Does the contractor have proper liability insurance? This is an essential question to ask because if they aren't insured you're going to have to pay if something goes wrong.
Are employees certified? Having certification is a good indicator that they're going to know what they're doing.
Is it a good idea to ask for references? Absolutely. Also try to find out whether they have a lot of referral business.
How many similar projects have they completed in the last year? Not a lot? Keep looking.
Who will handle getting the proper permits? Many areas require you to have a building permit for any renovation project.
Can I contact your suppliers? Are all of the contractor's supplier bills paid? This can help protect you from mechanics liens for nonpayment by the contractor.
Another guide in determining the quality of your roof installation is the effectiveness of our HVAC unit. Be sure to have your unit serviced regularly to ensure it is working properly.
To learn more visit:
Madison Siding Contractors
Does the contractor have proper liability insurance? This is an essential question to ask because if they aren't insured you're going to have to pay if something goes wrong.
Are employees certified? Having certification is a good indicator that they're going to know what they're doing.
Is it a good idea to ask for references? Absolutely. Also try to find out whether they have a lot of referral business.
How many similar projects have they completed in the last year? Not a lot? Keep looking.
Who will handle getting the proper permits? Many areas require you to have a building permit for any renovation project.
Can I contact your suppliers? Are all of the contractor's supplier bills paid? This can help protect you from mechanics liens for nonpayment by the contractor.
Another guide in determining the quality of your roof installation is the effectiveness of our HVAC unit. Be sure to have your unit serviced regularly to ensure it is working properly.
To learn more visit:
Madison Siding Contractors