What To Ask Your Roofing Contractor

You love your house and are extremely proud of it. To avoid being taken advantage of or feeling lost in the process of finding a reputableroofing contractor, we've made it our mission to make the process as simple and straightforward as possible. As a result, when evaluating contractors, it's critical to keep in mind that the differences don't end with the materials used to cover the roof. Ask your roofing contractor these 7 questions before you hire them to replace your roof.

1. Are you licensed and insured?

Before allowing a contractor onto your property, make sure to check their licence and insurance. Many contractors qualify their business with the help of an external licence holder. Neither the licence holder nor the company's management are involved in the company's day-to-day operations. Verify that the names on the Florida Articles Incorporation licence match those on the licensee's registration. Moreover, one of the most expensive expenses for a roofing contractor is insurance. To save money, many roofing contractors will take shortcuts. This is a common occurrence in our industry. Our President holds the licence for Roof Solar, and he is fully qualified to do so. The insurance coverage provided by Roof Solar also exceeds the bare minimums set by the state.

 

 

2. Do you use subcontractors?

Subcontractors perform the labour on many roofing projects for the benefit of the general contractor. As a result of the difficulty in locating high-quality in-house employees, companies are turning to subcontractors instead. Due to the use of subcontractors, quality control may be compromised, and warranties may not be honoured. With our own W-2 employees, Roof Solar does all of the roofing work. GAF has trained all of our employees on proper installation and safety procedures on-site.

 

 

 

 

 

3. Do you have on-site project managers?

When homeowners hire roofing companies without project managers, the quality of the work is often subpar after the contract is signed. No full-time Project Managers are employed by the vast majority of roofing companies. When roofing crews are dispatched to a job site without an on-site project manager, the homeowner feels like they are in charge. Each crew is overseen by a full-time Project Manager. They only care about providing top-notch customer service and doing quality work.

 

4. Do you have a safety program?

When it comes to your roofing project, safety should be your top priority. If a member of your roofing crew is injured while working because your roofing contractor is underinsured, you have no way of knowing for certain that everyone on the job is a rostered employee. This could cause a lot of problems for the owner of the property, including fines. The last thing you want to see is a worker who isn't properly secured to the roof or isn't wearing a hard hat. That's when someone gets seriously hurt. Roof Solar has created a comprehensive safety programme in which EVERY employee takes part. Project managers conduct daily safety inspections, safety training is provided, and safety meetings are held weekly. In addition, all of the equipment that Roof Solar provides is OSHA-compliant for all of its employees.

 

5. Are you a specialist in roofing?

Cutting costs is a favourite strategy of many roofing companies. Certain certifications and rankings are unavailable to them if they do this. GAF Master Elite status is an honour for Roof Solar. However, because GAF's requirements are so high, only 3% of all roofing companies in the United States are eligible. As North America's largest manufacturer of roofing materials, GAF offers the best-quality shingles available. Roof Contractor Magazine ranks us among the top 100 roofing contractors nationwide. Only one Jacksonville roofingcompany has received this distinction: ours! We also have NRCA-certified trainers in our office, including the president and director of residential operations

 

 

 

 

6. Do you use photo documentation?

Numerous roofers don't document ongoing jobs with live photography, and those that do usually don't share the images with their clients. Using "CompanyCam," Roof Solar records every step of the project. For our team, this is a way to make certain that installation crews and project managers adhere to codes and use proper installation methods. Customers have the option of requesting images of their projects if they so desire.

 

 

7. Are you involved in the community?

All local businesses are more than just companies; they are a part of the neighbourhood. For Roof Solar, the Every Shingle Heart Initiative is an important way of giving back to the community. We believe that local business owners should put their community first and be actively involved in all aspects of their business. The Every Shingle Heart Initiative was started to help local families in need by providing them with a brand new roof each year.