3 Tips for Choosing the Right Roofing Contractor

When you’ve decided to upgrade or repair your roof, finding a contractor is one of the first steps you’ll take. In order to get the best service for your money, it’s important to choose the right roofing company. Finding the right contractor can be challenging, but these 3 tips can help you make the right choice.

1. Avoid Storm Chasing Salesmen

During storm season, you may see roofing companies soliciting their services in areas that the storm seemed to affect the most. They will come to your door saying that they can see storm damage on your roof and will insist on you getting it repaired right away. The sales person will ask you to sign a letter of intent to try and lock you into paying for services they have not even bid yet. Once the company comes out to big, you’ll find you’re being charged for the most expensive products on the market. These companies survive on storm chasing and tricking you into paying any price that they come up with. If you are ever approached by these storm chasers, you are better off telling them that you appreciate the warning and will call your local roofing contractor. Though these sales people are bothersome, one truth is that having storm damage to your roof can cause major problems for your home. If you ever suspect a problem or cause for concern, it would be worth getting a free roof inspection to determine if there is an issue that needs repaired.

2. Choose a Local Contractor

If you live in the Lake of the Ozarks area, wouldn’t it make since to have a contractor from the Lake area? Many people that choose to hire non-local contractors can be presented with issues such as:

• If a problem arises in the contractor’s local area, that work would mostly likely be completed before your roof. . 

• If the roofing company moves or closes, you are left with no way to contact them. 

• A company that is not local doesn’t necessarily care about their out of town reputation. 

• Warranty issues may expire before the contractor is able to make an appointment to come back.

A local company that is more established and has built a reputation in your community will go above and beyond to give the best quality service you’d expect from an established reputable company. 

 

 

3. Don’t Get Hung Up on Prices

There is an old adage that says, “You get what you pay for.” When looking for a roofing contractor, trying to get the rock bottom price is not the way to go. Many reputable companies have great prices. While you may find a roofer that will do the work for less, the service you’ll get from a reputable company will far outweigh the cost difference. Customers who are usually sold on the rock bottom prices tend to seek out professional help down the road to fix problems. By choosing the right contractor, it’ll get done right the first time and you won’t have to keep putting money into it. 

 

 

 

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