Storm Damage: Tips to Find a Roof Contractor
Hurricanes and storms are common in a few states of The United States, like Florida. Hurricanes always leave damage behind them and roof damage is very common after a storm. After the storm, the first thing which homeowners think about is roof repair. A damaged roof can be a threat during the next storm, so fixing the damage is very important. Aging roofs must be replaced with new ones and if the roof is in good condition, it must be properly repaired.
After a storm, days are very busy in the offices of roof contractors. Everyone wants them to fix his roof first. However, they cannot do all the work at once and you have to wait for your turn or find another contractor. However, some inexperienced contractors take advantage of the situation, they promise to provide quick and cheap repairs and ask for advance deposits. In most cases, they never show up to repair your roof. In some cases, they come and repair the roof. But the quality of their work is very low and when homeowners realize they have gone to another city with their scam services. So, if you are also looking for a roofing contractor, you need to make a wise selection. Any name which appears on your screen may not be reliable and competent for the job.
Here we are discussing some key points, which will help you to choose the right contractor to repair your damaged roof.
Hire local contractor
If you search the internet, you can find an endless list of contractors, who offer their roof repairing services. However, try to find a local contractor for the job. You can find listings in the local newspaper too. No matter what the source is, you have to do proper research before hiring someone. Try to find the address of the local office. Visit the office and find out how long it has been there. Contractors from other cities are not always scammers but it’s difficult to contact them if you need services again. They may offer you a warranty for a certain time, but there can be a chance that they never pick up your call once you give them their payment. Many scammers set up their offices for a few months, get payments from customers, and disappear. If you choose a local roof contractor, you can visit the office and check from how long they have been working in this field. Moreover, if there is some problem, you can call them immediately. If they are working for years, it means they are doing good business and it reflects that they do good work and have a good percentage of returning customers. That is the reason they are surviving in the market. Additionally, if they offer any warranty period, they will be available for the job.
Don’t compromise on quality
The roof is a very important part of the house, so when it comes to roof repairs, you should not compromise on the quality. But it is also true that good quality work takes time. If the roof is damaged, homeowners get very desperate for repair, particularly in the storm season. However, good contractors are very busy and the wait-list can extend from a few days to a few weeks. In this situation, if someone promises to do the quick repair within a week, homeowners agree to that. It is important to understand that if you have to wait for more for a contractor, he has more customers who trust him. On the other hand, if a contractor is free, it means he has no work and no one trusts him. His low-quality work has forced people to stay away from him and they never come back. So, what should a homeowner do in this situation? Owners must wait for good contractors for the repair job. Compromise on quality will be compromising the safety of the house and family. It will be nothing but a waste of money.
Check background
The background of the contractor is very important and you must not forget to check it. The roof contractor must be licensed and must be aware of local rules and regulations. Moreover, he must be fully insured. If a contractor is working without these qualifications, his work will be considered illegal. It is also very important to know the years of experience they have. The business must be stable and should be working at the same place for more than a year.
To check their background, you can take multiple steps. Check the website and see if there are any customer reviews. Social media handles are another way to see the validity of the contractor. Customer reviews are very important to check the reputation of any company. If your friend, colleague, or a family member has worked with the contractor and he can recommend you, there will be nothing better than that. A referral is always the best way to hire a contractor. Your referral can tell you about the quality of work and the time it takes to complete the task.
Good contractors offer free estimates to their potential customers. You can call various local contractors and ask for an estimation. It will help you to know the price range, the time it will take, and the expertise of the contractor. However, if someone is offering services at a very low price and ready to start the work right away, beware of that contractor, it can be a scam. The price is the cumulative amount, it accounts for the material according to the type of roof and labor charges. So, most of the contractors offer the same rates, approximately. But if one contractor is offering a very low price, it means he will either use very low-quality material or he has inexperienced labor.
These are just a few factors, which can help you to choose the right contractor for your needs. A good contract will save your roof and save you from worries of the future. So, choose a contractor very carefully and be good for your roof.
About Gold Key Roofing
Our highly trained, certified roofing professionals inspect, test, evaluate and calculate all the necessary data from your project to provide your home with the ultimate protection – providing you with time-tested peace of mind.
In an industry where many roofers are in business today and out-of-business tomorrow, it is unusual to find a company like Gold Key Roofing with our experience and proven record of quality and reliability since 1975.
Roofing Services Offered in Orlando and surrounding Central Florida Areas:
| Residential Roof Repair | Roof Cleaning |
| Residential Roof Replacement | Roof Claims Assistance |
| Commercial Roof Repair | Blown-In Insulation |
| Commercial Roof Replacement |
