ith the most qualified professionals! Financial stability
A truly professional roofing contractor should have a Dunn and Bradstreet (D&B) rating that is updated annually. A professional contractor will be able to supply you with any current financial information you need. This should include: current assets, net fixed assets, current liabilities, other liabilities and references from a financial institution or auditing firm. If they are unable or unwilling to provide this information, take your business elsewhere.
A permanent place of business
You should only consider a Roofing contractor that is well established with a permanent physical address. A post office box address or a business address that is located in a residential area is usually a warning sign. Protect yourself and perform a quick “Google Earth” or "Bing Maps" inspection of the address on their business cards. Does the location look like a professional roofing company is located there? Can you see roofing trucks and materials in the yard?
You should also confirm the following: telephone number, fax number, tax identification number and, where required, a business license. This place doesn't fit the bill!!!
Subcontracts
Ask the contractor if he plans on performing the work himself or sub-contracting to someone else. A professional roofing contractor only uses sub-contractors for specialty areas outside of their core competency (i.e. tear off, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, etc.). Beware of any “sales” companies that “farm” out the labor on your project to another company. History has shown these operations to be unstable or even unethical.
Knowledge of roof systems
There have been tremendous
changes in the roofing industry over the past several years. The introduction of new roofing materials, changing code requirements that mandate “cool roofs”, along with advances in technology, can make an unfamiliar area seem even more daunting. A professional roofing contractor is familiar with the different types of roof systems and will help you make the best decision for your building and budget.Affiliation with roofing industry organizations
Ask the contractor if his company is a member of a local, state, regional or national roofing industry association. Involvement in a professional organization tends to keep a contractor better informed about the latest developments and issues in the industry. At a minimum always insist on using only National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) members.
Affiliation with professional organizations
A professional roofing contractor is usually affiliated wit
h numerous professional organizations such as: IREM, BOMA, NAIOP, IFMA, CREW and others. As a bonus, many of these organizations can perform much of the pre-screening for you! Before you start thumbing through the Yellow Pages looking for a roofing contractor check with your local IREM chapter and ask for referrals. Remember, anyone can purchase an advertisement in the Yellow pages, but not just anyone can become a member of these groups.There are a few more final items that you should check before you go forward and sign a contract, stay tuned for our fourth and final installment!!
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You can hire a good contractor by referrals or searching the net.
ReplyDeleteTo hire a good roof contractor, it is advisable that this contractor will have the perfect roofing solution to your home. It is better that they are committed in helping to figure out what best fits your needs and budget. And they are open to answers all your questions on promptness, detailed proposals, professional workmanship and meticulous cleanup.
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