The Dangers of Hiring “Some Guy” That Does Roofing
Saving money is something that we ALL try to do, whenever possible. Saving money is a good thing. Getting a value is a better thing. Getting multiple quotes before committing to a roofing contractor is prudent. Having a trusted friend refer you to someone makes sense too. When purchasing expensive items, it is worth the time and effort to research all aspects and options, especially to ensure that your investment is a good one.
Here are some reasons to go the extra mile when selecting a roofing company in Birmingham, Alabama:
- What happens if your roofer isn’t insured? Can he sue you if someone falls or gets hurt on your property? Is your house and/or possessions covered if something goes wrong?
- Is your roofer licensed? Can he get any necessary paperwork to your mortgage or insurance company if it’s needed in the future? Can your roofing/siding/gutter professional pull a permit to complete the work?…and will they?
- Can you get in touch with “some guy” when problems arise? What happens if there is a severe problem with defective materials or workmanship errors? Will your roofer have the same phone number?…answer your call?…even be in business anymore? Many roofing companies leave Alabama and travel to follow storms and “insurance only” work. Four out of five roofing companies are out of business within ten years of opening their doors. Will your roofing contractor be in the 20% still doing business and covering your warranty?
- Is your roofer truly experienced? Has he been installing all types of roofing? Does he work on it everyday or is it a side job? Is he invested in what is best for you or only looking to make it until the next job comes through? Can he handle any and every detail or situation that may arise?
- OTHER MISCELLANEOUS CONSIDERATION (and yes, all of these things do happen) – Will your contractor dispose of the job related waste responsibly or just dump it in his secret spot? ) Are the men working in “some guy’s” crew be out on bail or waiting on a visit from law enforcement? Is anyone on “some guy’s” crew paying taxes? Will your roofer buy new shingles or sneak in second-hand product with the wrapper still on it? Will your gutter installer make sure there is proper slope on the gutter or simply assume that you’ll never catch it because it is so far off the ground? Will your siding installer use proper fastening methods or simply slap it up, knowing that you’ll never see it? Will your roofing contractor remove all of the old shingle roofing or wait until you’re inside or gone to roof over old sections?
As you can tell, there are a lot of reasons to make a good decision when hiring a professional construction company to perform work at your home. Take the extra time to become confident in your choice to hire a professional…you will sleep better if you do.
