Your roof is among the most important parts of your home as it protects the interior and other structures from damage due to weather. Because of this, you should always do your due diligence when selecting a roofer so you can count on them to get the job done quickly and properly. Follow these steps to find a roofer and you should not run into any issues.

Get Recommendations

If you know someone who has recently had their roof worked on, go ahead and ask them who they hired and whether they would recommend this roofer. If you do not know anyone with recent roofing work, see if you can find a recommendation online. Otherwise, simply do an online search to find some roofers in your area and check client opinions and testimonials. Ideally, you want to narrow your choices down to two or three roofers at this stage in your selection process.

Check Licensing And Insurance

Before you get too far along in the roofer selection process, take the time to ensure that all of your potential roofers have the necessary licensing and insurance to work on your property. The Department of Professional Regulation within your area can let you know what licensing is required in your area if you are not sure. Or you can do a quick online search to find the requirements. If any of the contractors you considered do not have the proper licensing, eliminate them from your list. Do the same thing with insurance since you would potentially be held accountable for any damage to your home or injuries from an uninsured contractor working on your property. Make sure that the insurance includes both compensation and liability coverage.

Confirm Other Basic Information

Once you have confirmed that the contractors on your list are licensed and insured, it is time to confirm the other basic information that will let you know they have a legitimate business. You should ask for a business address, email address, website, and contact phone number as well as the tax identification number.

Ask Questions About Your Project

At this point, it is time to focus on the roofing contractor will help with your specific project. Ask them about experience completing the type of project you want them to do. This is particularly important if your project is somehow unique, such as your roof structure is unusual or you want to use a more unusual roofing material. This is also when you should ask for a timeline of how long the project will take and how many people will be working on it. Ask about the warranty coverage for the service and get an estimate in writing.

Make A Decision

Once you have gathered the appropriate information from each of the contractors, use it to guide your selection. You want to choose a roofer who will give you a fair price and get the project done in a timely manner while meeting your requirements. Remember that sometimes paying a little more can save you headaches down the line from cut corners, which is why you should always look for reviews of the roofer, particularly if their price seems too good to be true.