Roofing Contractors, like any other trade are very easy to find. For example; a quick search on the internet for “Roofing Contractors in Livingston County Michigan” will give you nine company listings with phone numbers and twelve websites on the first page alone. Choosing the contractor that is right for any project can be a challenge. When choosing a Roofing contractor, one must be especially vigil in their selection process. A poorly constructed roof can be the root cause of a number of costly damages to ones home.
Always ask the following questions when choosing a roofing contractor. Are they licensed? Do they have Insurance? How long have they been in business? Do they have references? And what are their rates? Although low rates may sound appealing, they are usually low for a good reason. Licensing and Insurance are costly expenses for contractors. As a result, these expenses are always reflected in the price of their services. An unlicensed / uninsured contractor can usually do the exact same job for between two and five thousand dollars less than that of a licensed and insured contractor. So why would you choose to pay thousands more? A standard roof comes with a 10-year warranty, however that warranty is only valid if it is installed by a licensed roofer. Additionally, lets say a portion of your new roof is installed incorrectly resulting in over eight thousand dollars in water damage during a rainstorm. This damage will be covered by an insured contractors insurance company, ware-as if you opted for the cheaper contractor, you are now faced with paying that bill and because your contractor was unlicensed, a permit was more than likely not issued, and your homeowners insurance will not cover the damages either.
Always ask the following questions when choosing a roofing contractor. Are they licensed? Do they have Insurance? How long have they been in business? Do they have references? And what are their rates? Although low rates may sound appealing, they are usually low for a good reason. Licensing and Insurance are costly expenses for contractors. As a result, these expenses are always reflected in the price of their services. An unlicensed / uninsured contractor can usually do the exact same job for between two and five thousand dollars less than that of a licensed and insured contractor. So why would you choose to pay thousands more? A standard roof comes with a 10-year warranty, however that warranty is only valid if it is installed by a licensed roofer. Additionally, lets say a portion of your new roof is installed incorrectly resulting in over eight thousand dollars in water damage during a rainstorm. This damage will be covered by an insured contractors insurance company, ware-as if you opted for the cheaper contractor, you are now faced with paying that bill and because your contractor was unlicensed, a permit was more than likely not issued, and your homeowners insurance will not cover the damages either.
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