5 Tips When Hiring a Roofer

Most homeowners and even many builders don’t know how to really check the details on a roof to see that it is done properly. Fortunately, experienced contractors of Roof Repairs in Hamilton recommend some ways to increase your chances of hiring a roofer who pays attention to details.

1. The most obvious one is: how did the roofer conduct the estimate stage? Did he show up on time? Did he provide a written quote with all the details of the work to be done? Was his vehicle organized and clean or was it dirty and disorganized?
2. Did the estimator do a thorough inspection of the roof before he gave you a quote or did he just take a look from the ground? Some guys just do the estimate from their truck. That’s a very bad sign; and then you know details are the last thing on their mind.
3. Did they ask a lot of questions and explain a variety of options to you? There are many different roof systems, products and ways to install a roof. If you have someone who cares enough to ask all the right questions you probably have a company who cares enough to take care of the details on the installation.
4. Did they say anything about site protection? Stripping off an old roof is a disturbing and untidy job. If maintenance is not taken and a design worked out before the work start, can cause damage to your landscaping, lawns, decks, siding, etc. If the safety of the place arises during the estimating process this is a good sign. If not, it is another significant factor that has been ignored.
5. Examine carefully how well they follow directions. If they cannot follow simple instructions from you before the job is done, I would not trust them to install the roof properly on their own.