Hazardville Roofing Co., Inc.

How to select a Professional Roofing Contractor

Your roof not only protects your home, it also enhances its beauty and maintains it value. Your roof is a vital element of your home's design and structure and great care should be exercised in the proper choice of a professional roofing contractor - one who has a reputation for competence and reliability.


To select a professional contractor wisely, ask these ten simple questions. They're a guide in helping you choose someone that you are comfortable with, and someone who can do the job right. You might find it useful to print this page to use as a check list in selecting a roofing contractor.

1.) How long has the contractor been in the residential roofing business? Look for well established companies that have the staying power to be around year after year.

2.) Has the contractor done work like this before? Even if your job seems routine, be sure that the contractor has a good reputation and is experienced in the type of work you need.

3.) Does the contractor provide a written warranty on his work? You should insist on getting at least a two-year written warranty on the contractor's workmanship.

4.) Does the contractor install roofing shingles that carry a product warranty giving you at least fifteen full years of 100% coverage providing for removal of the defective roofing, plus materials and labor to install a new roof, plus long term prorated coverage?

5.) Can the contractor give you a schedule for starting and finishing the job? A good contractor will be busy, but he should be able to complete your job in reasonable amount of time.

6.) Does the contractor offer a line of quality shingles that have a wide selection of styles and colors to complement your home?

7.) Does the contractor provide a clear, written estimate? Don't accept an incomplete or casual representation of work to be done. Make sure all procedures and materials are spelled out.

8.) Can the contractor provide references from satisfied customers? Ask for names of people who've hired this contractor to do similar work on their homes. All of the homeowners listed on our customer list page, have agreed to have their names, and photos of their homes, listed. Please feel free to contact any of them for a recommendation.

9.) Does the company meet all state and local requirements for roofing contractors?

10.) Is the contractor insured? Your contractor should have insurance coverage to cover accidents or injuries on the job.


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