Hiring the right roofing contractor is essential for the success of your roofing project – whether you need roof maintenance, roof repair or roof replacement, the knowledge, the experience and the attitude of your roofer will determine the quality of your roof as well as the time needed for completing the project. Here are some tips about how to find the right roofer:
- Credentials – roofers need to carry a state-issued license and the mandatory insurance policies to be able to provide roofing services legally, so those documents should be the first thing to check when you meet a potential roofer to hire;
- Longevity – roofing is a highly competitive field, so a roofer who has been in the business for a long time is surely a contractor who is reliable and knowledgeable;
- Previous work – good roofers usually have portfolios with images of their previous work and references that can be checked. Before you pick the roofer to hire, ask each potential contractor to provide such references and also take the time to check the references before the final decision;
- Rates – each of the Algonquin roofing contractors workfor different rates
and includes a different range of services into their process. Ideally, you should collect three or four cost estimates from different roofers and you should compare them in terms of the services, the materials, the warranties and the deadlines included.