Questions To Ask A Roofer

Questions To Ask A Roofer

When searching for the best roofing contractor, you want to make sure that you, as a competent consumer, are asking the right questions.

Questions to ask during the roofer hiring process:

  1. Are you properly insured? Prove it.
  2. How long have you been in business?
  3. Are you in good standings with your Distributor/Supplier? May I call them?
  4. Are you Certified/Preferred by any Roofing Manufacturer? If not, why?
  5. Do you have references? May I call them?
  6. Do you offer extended warranties?
  7. What is your opinion of my ventilation needs?
  8. Do you use pre-cut starter strip shingles? Up the rakes and eaves or just eaves?
  9. Do you use leak barrier? If so where?
  10. How many nails do you install on Laminate shingles?
  11. Are you using 3-tab shingles for my ridge cap or are you using the recommended Ridge Cap Shingle by the Manufacturer? If not why?
  12. How are going to address my landscape?
  13. What time will you get started? What time will you finish each day?
  14. Do you require a down payment? If yes, why?
  15. Do you install the laminated shingles according to manufacturer specs or install straight up the roof?
  16. What is your clean-up procedure after the job is complete?
  17. Why should I choose you?
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