8 Ways to Find the Best Roofing Companies
Are you looking for a roofing company to install a new roof on your home or business? There are many options out there, and it can be hard to determine which company you want to hire.
Here are 8 tips that will help you find the best roofing companies in your area:
1. Referrals from family members and friends.
This is by far the most reliable source of information when you’re looking for a roofing company. If someone else has had their new roof installed recently, they’ll have valuable insight into how well the process went and if they were satisfied with their overall experience. You should always ask someone who has just had work done by any given company whether or not they would use them again if necessary, and if they would recommend them to a friend.
2. Google search.
As you could probably guess, one of the best ways to find a quality roofing company is by going online and doing some research on your own. Type “roofers” or “roofing contractors + your city” into Google, and browse through the results that pop up on the right side of your screen for listings from roofing companies in your area who have websites where you can learn more about their services and experience with different types of roofs. Take note of contact information, addresses, specialties (i.e., slate roof installation), warranty info, photos of past work completed, etc.
3. Check out reviews on Google+.
If you have a Google+ account, you can leave reviews for roofing companies in your area that are listed on the results page of your search. You can also read through other people’s reviews to see what past customers thought about any given company and if they felt like they were treated fairly by their crew during the installation. Just keep in mind that leaving negative/inaccurate reviews online is not fair if you didn’t file an official complaint with the Better Business Bureau or local authorities first, because that would be slanderous.
4. Visit Yelp!
Yelp! Is it another useful site where you can read up on feedback from other customers before hiring a roofing company yourself? Like with Google+, it helps to read reviews from multiple sources before making your decision, and then you’ll know that you’re getting the whole picture.
5. Call the BBB (Better Business Bureau).
This is by far one of the most reliable resources available to consumers when it comes to finding out which roofing companies you can trust, and which ones are less than savory. The Better Business Bureau has a comprehensive list of member companies that meet their strict requirements for membership. Make sure to contact them directly through phone or email, and ask if they’ve dealt with any complaints against an individual company in the past 2-3 years. If they have had more than 3 complaints in that timeframe, we wouldn’t recommend hiring them for this reason alone.
6. Find out if they are currently working on any commercial projects in your area.
This is perhaps the best way to tell whether or not a roofing company is up-to-date with the latest building codes, practices. Materials that should be used for installing roofs of different types (i.e., slate vs. asphalt), etc. If you’re looking to remodel an office building or large apartment complex. This would also give you more insight into their ability to work on larger and more complicated projects. Than what might be found at a residential property.
7. Ask for references and call all of them.
Chances are good that if someone took the time to write about their positive experience. Using a particular roofing company, that they would also be willing to talk about it over the phone. Request at least 5 residential and/or commercial references, then give them a call to ask questions. Like whether or not they felt like the estimate was fair (or if there were any hidden fees). What type of condition their roof is in after installation, how long it last before having to be repair again (if applicable), etc.
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This list should cover everything you’d need to know when searching for a trusted roofer in your area, but feel free to do some extra research on your own! Feel free to check out our website for more info on installing new roofs on different type’s structures. Also don’t hesitate to leave a comment below if you have any other questions about the best ways to find roofers in your area, or if you want us to add anything else to this list.
Conclusion:
Searching for a roofer can be time-consuming and difficult, but make sure to do your homework before hiring them. This list of resources should help you find and establish company. That is well verse in working with large commercial projects as well as residential properties. We hope that this guide has been helpful!