5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Roofer

DennisRobertRoofing • January 17, 2023

If you uncover any issues with your roof, then getting those issues handled immediately is what you need to do. Roof issues never cure themselves, and problems with your roof that are left unresolved only worsen.

Before you go ahead and hire a roofer, there are some questions that you need to be asking. Here are five questions you need to ask before you go ahead with the hiring of a local roofing contractor.

Does the Roofing Contractor have Adequate Insurance?

Working on roofs takes specialized knowledge and equipment, and many things can go wrong. Problems can be expensive to fix, so make sure that the roofing company you hire has adequate insurance. $1 million is a minimally acceptable level of liability coverage.

Will the Roofing Company Provide you with a Written Estimate?

Any professional roofing company will come around and visit the place where the roofing work is required, examine what needs to be done, talk to you, and then provide you with a written estimate. Any company that only speaks to you over the phone or refuses to provide a written estimate should be avoided.

Will the Roofing Company Provide you with References?

You should always see if any roofing company you are considering hiring will provide you with references. If they are happy to do so, then all is well and good, and you can even contact a few of the references if you so desire. This is a red flag if no references are offered.

Will a Warranty Cover the Roof Repair or Roof Replacement?

The best roofing companies will always cover their work with a warranty. In the unlikely event that roofing work makes the problem worse or leads to additional issues, the warranty will cover future repairs.

Will the Work be Completed by the Company Themselves or Contracted out?

During busy periods some roofing companies may contract your work out to a third party. If you don’t want this to happen, you should say so. You may have to wait a little longer for the work to be done, but any reliable roofing company will respect your desire.

The only real question you need to ask before hiring a roofer is, “What is the telephone number for Dennis Robert Roofing?”. That’s a question with a simple answer – (586) 295-1844. Call the most experienced and trusted Michigan roofing contractor today for any roofing needs.

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