If you have a roofing problem you turn to a professional roofer. There are a few questions you need to ask yourself prior to hiring a contractor: Is the roofer licensed and insured? Can they provide references? Do they have hired employees or do they outsource their labor? Does the quote you received seem too good to be true? How many years have they been in business? You can check out local roofing contractors online or with local associations such as the BBB, Chamber of Commerce or National Associations. It is important to do your due diligence prior to hiring a roofing contractor in Jacksonville.
Important Questions to ask your Roofer in Jacksonville prior to hiring:
- Are you Licensed?
- Do you carry General Liability Insurance?
- Do you carry Workers Compensation Insurance?
- Will you remove my old roof?
- Do you bring a container for refuse material?
- Where will you place the container?
- What will you do in the event it rains during the job?
- Are you a local roofer? Do you have a local phone and address?
- What is the warranty on my new roof?
- If plywood needs to be replaced what will that cost be?
- How will you protect my yard during the project?
- Is there someone I can communicate with throughout the job that will be on site?
- Do you provide written estimates?
- Can you provide me with 3 references?
Your home is your largest investment and you want to make sure you protect it with a quality roof. Make sure the roofer you hire and are going to trust with fixing or replacing your roof is qualified to take care of it in a reliable and professional manner. Remember this is your home, don’t be shy or embarrassed to ask the roofing contractor for references, contractor’s license and certification information. If they are a legitimate company they will have no problem providing you with this information.
If you have any reservations with a roofing contractor you are contemplating on hiring, don’t hesitate to call Tim White. With over 30 years of roofing experience he can provide you with an honest assessment of your roof and answer any questions you may have. Call White’s Roofing Company for all of your roof repairs, roof replacement and roof inspection needs.
