How to Choose a Residential Roofing Contractor

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Contact three roofing contractors.

   Treat this step just as you would if hiring a new employee.
   
   Making a bad decision regarding which contractor to hire will be very painful.
   
   Give yourself the best opportunity to make a good decision here by including several candidates before moving to step
   2. , If you are unsure of the business licenses required for roofing contractors in your area, contact the licensing board or Department of Professional Regulation for your area or state.
   
   You may also visit the Contractor's Licensing website featured in the Sources section of this article to determine the licenses required by specific states. ,, Not all areas or states require roofing contractors to have insurance, but you may want to hire a person with insurance to protect yourself from lawsuits if the contractor is injured while working on your property.
   
   Check with the contractor to verify that the insurance covers the entire time-span during which the roofing project takes place. , You can also research the roofing contractor's reputation by contacting your state's Department of Professional Regulation or a local Better Business Bureau (BBB).
   
   Visit the BBB website listed in the Sources section of this article or call them at 703-276-0100 in the United States and at 514-905-3893 in Canada. , Some types of roofing may require contractors to have special training, certifications, or licenses to ensure proper installation. ,,, Information to ask for should include the length of the project, daily start and end times, roofing materials to be used, safety procedures, the amount of payment and payment schedule, and clean-up methods. , Do not hire roofing contractors based solely on the lowest pricing bids because they may not provide the same value as contractors with slightly higher pricing.
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   Step 2: Verify that the roofing contractor you hire has the required applicable business licenses for your state or local area.

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   Step 3: Verify that the roofing contractor or business is legitimate by asking for their tax identification number

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   Step 4: a business address

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   Step 5: business website or email address

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   Step 6: and contact phone number.

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   Step 7: Ask the roofing contractor to provide you with proof of insurance

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   Step 8: including worker's compensation and liability coverage.

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   Step 9: Ask the roofing contractor for a list of references and past clients you can call to find out if they were satisfied with the work done on their roof.

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    Step 10: Ask your roofing contractor for proof that shows they have been approved by the roofing manufacturer to install or work on the roof you have chosen.

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    Step 11: Ask the roofing contractor how many people will be working on the roofing project for your home so you can determine how the work will be supervised and how long it will take to complete.

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    Step 12: Read the warranty information for your project in full and check for understanding with the roofing contractor regarding any actions or exceptions that may possibly void the warranty.

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    Step 13: Obtain a contract or detailed proposal in writing from the roofing contractor that will provide explicit information regarding the project.

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    Step 14: Research and obtain the services

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    Step 15: and warranties provided by several different roofing contractors before making the final hiring decision.

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