As with anything that involves your home, hiring a roofing contractor is an important decision. Whether you are looking for an entirely new roof, repairing your existing one or preparing it for a new solar system, you want to make sure the installer who works on it is experienced and trustworthy.
In this blog post, we’ll guide you through what to look for when choosing a roofing contractor – from roofing warranty and Elite Certifications to customer reviews and BBB accreditation.
Research the Company
The first step in ensuring your home will be in good hands is to conduct quick online research. Look up the company’s website to find detailed descriptions of their services. What is included? What are their roofing warranties like? Has the company won awards or earned elite certifications? It is also important to look for reviews from other customers to learn what they think of the service they received. You can usually find reviews by googling the company as well as on social media.
Ask for Recommendations
Know someone who has just had work done on their roof? Ask them for their recommendation. The best way to find a good contractor is through someone you trust, so if you have people in your life – friends, relatives, neighbors, or coworkers – who have had roof replacements or repairs done recently, ask them about their experience. If you do not know someone, see if the company in question has a referral network. Having loyal customers is always a good sign.
Is the Company Accredited by the Better Business Bureau?
If the company you are considering is accredited by the Better Business Bureau, it means they are among the top contractors in their industry. Check their BBB rating as well as customer reviews to see if you are dealing with a trustworthy, well-renowned company. Accept nothing less than an A-rating on their BBB – and if they don’t measure up, move on to the next roofing installer.
Check the Roofing Warranty
If anything goes wrong, you want to make sure you are covered. Therefore, it is important to look into the roofing warranties of the contractor. How many years do they cover? Is the roof warranty transferable to the new owner? Do they offer a roofing workmanship warranty? Make sure to ask all of these questions so you can plan your future accordingly.
Certified by the Manufacturer?
Certifications are important because they prove that the roof contractor has gone through the necessary training needed to properly install the products. Furthermore, a certification by a manufacturer requires the company to be licensed and insured according to industry regulations.
As an example, Solar Optimum is part of a premiere group with only 2% of roofing contractors in the US who have been named Master Certified Installer for GAF Roofing. In addition to the roofing criteria listed above, a GAF Master Elite® Contractor must have a general liability coverage of at least one million dollars. They also have to maintain a good rating on the Better Business Bureau.
Hiring a contractor who has earned the GAF Master Elite® certification ensures a high-quality installation with some of the best products on the market and they can offer the GAF’s Gold Pledge Warranty
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For more than 12 years, Solar Optimum has been one of the leading solar installers in California. The company has earned dozens of l awards and certifications – and the trust, respect, and confidence of homeowners across the state of California. Now, the industry-leader has expanded its superb craftsmanship to roofing with a team of highly competent installers with years of extensive training and experience in new roof and roof replacement. Solar Optimum offers exceptional roof warranties for all of its manufacturers, including GAF roofing, Boral roofing, and Eagle roofing.
