Saving Money on Your Next Roof

When you bought your home, you may not have chosen the cheapest because you also wanted a quality investment. The same goes for any contracting you have done on your home, such as roofing. Choosing the right roofing contractor takes some research and knowledge of your own home. Here’s where you should start.

 

Know Your Roof

You don’t need to know every roof style in existence, but the more you know about your roof, the better. Once you know more about your own roof, then you can narrow your search to just those companies with that kind of experience.

 

Check Certifications

The kinds of certifications a roofing contractor has tells you a lot about their knowledge set and professionalism. For residential contracting, look for certifications from IKO, Atlas Roofing, GAF, Owens Corning and CertainTeed.

 

Use the Internet

Many contractors today have their own website where you can see the services they offer, the certifications they have and their current standing with the BBB. Websites with pictures of past projects are especially useful since you can see the sort of work this contractor completes and how it looks.

 

Ask for Referrals

While you can still use the internet to look up customer testimonials, asking for referrals shows a company that you’re serious about vetting them and looking for quality. If they have referrals available on request, you can tell they’ve considered this possibility and will do whatever it takes to get and keep your business.

 

Watch Out for Addons

A roofing contractor who asks for multiple upfront fees, such as for inspections, an in-home estimate or down payment, is waving red flags about their accountability. A reputable company has no problems providing you with a free inspection, recommendation and estimate.

 

Your home and your roof are quality investments you shouldn’t neglect. When searching for the best roofing contractor, do your homework and ask plenty of questions.