Any work done on your roof is a huge investment. Homeowners want to make sure that the roofing company they hire for the job is trustworthy and going to keep a good roof over their heads. Before you start looking for roofing contractors, here are 7 questions to ask to ensure you're making the right choice.

How Much Experience Do They Have?

One major problem homeowners experience when hiring a roofer is that they end up with a crew that has little to no experience with roofing. Roof repair is skilled labor. You don't want just anyone up on your roof when the safety and security of your house are at stake. Make sure your roofing company has credible references before hiring them for the job.

What's the Cost?

The average homeowner will spend between 1 to 4 percent of a home’s annual value on maintenance and repairs. The percentage only goes up as your house ages. Roof repair and replacement can be expensive. Always get a written estimate from a roofing company so that everyone is on the same page when it comes to costs. Roofing companies should all provide some sort of written agreement on the final price before they start the job so that expectations are clear and can be met in a timely manner.

Do They Have a License?

This goes hand in hand with experience. If your roofer isn't licensed in the state in which you live, show them the door. Housing codes are very strict and you need to be sure that your roofing repair or replacement job is up to code in order to save yourself a lot of headache down the road.

How Will They Protect Your Property During the Job?

Will your roofer be providing some sort of disposal area to get rid of nails and old shingles? Whether you have prize-winning roses in the front yard or you want to be sure that all the trash from the job is going to end up somewhere safe, it's a good idea to ask the roofing company how they're going to protect your property while they work.

Do They Have Insurance?

All roofing companies need to be prepared for any bad luck that could come there way. This means making sure that they're insured for both workers' compensation and general liability claims. The former will cover workers on your property while the latter will protect your property itself.

Are They Local?

A local roofing contractor is not only aware of the building codes in your area, but they'll also be nearby in case something goes wrong with your roof in the future and you need someone reliable to come to fix it. Contact our team today to find out if your roof needs to be replaced or if it can benefit from some minor repairs.