Being in the contractor business exposes us to all kinds of people. We have heard horror stories from customers of ours who had hired another roofing contractor only to have a disaster of on experience.
It is extremely important for you to do your due diligence to ensure you identify and qualify the right Albany roofing companies that you can trust to do the job right the first time.
We know you have other choices when it comes to roofing contractors and want to ensure you are well educated on what to look for when it comes time to hire the right company.
The first thing you want to find out is if they have the proper credentials and that everything is in good standing. Are they properly licensed and do they have a certificate of insurance proving they have enough coverage in the event you had to file a claim against them. This is of utmost importance as a means of protecting you against any financial obligations in the future.
Something else to consider is what their safety record is. You want to find out the roofing contractors EMR (Experience Modification Rates). A reading under one is proof that the roofing contractor puts a safe working environment first.
Are they able to provide you with a quality and thorough roofing proposal? Providing you with a quote over the phone is not going to do you any good. It is extremely important for the roofing company to come out to your home or place of business and do a technical audit of your roof. They need to survey the roof and use the appropriate equipment you scan for moisture and any other problems in order to give you an accurate and reliable quote that will not change as the project develops.
Another question you want to ask is the level of communication they maintain during the project. Are they sharing with you that they are on task to complete on time or are they having challenges. With her on expected problems with your roof that are going to increase the price? We need to find out the level of communication to expect to ensure there are no problems down the road.
At the end of the day, you want to hire a roofing contractor that is professional, affordable and thorough in their work. If you are looking for a quality all bring roofing company, please consider giving Ultimate Roofing a call today!