Prescott Roof Replacement

If your roof needs replacing and you have no referrals or recommendations from people you know for a reliable roof replacement contractor, they will probably at least give you the name of a company to avoid – because there’s a lot of roofer horror stories… everyone seems to know of at least one.

Finding a roofing contractor online that has great reviews can help to narrow down your search.

There’s a lot of tradesman calling themselves “professional roofing contractors.” Some rip off property owners, using poor materials and relying on high-pressure salesmanship. Others provide poor quality workmanship because they don’t have the experience, knowledge and skill, or they just take shortcuts to save themselves expenses. The problem is, most homeowners don’t know when a roofer is taking shortcuts and making matters worse instead of better. 

However, if you prepare yourself with the right questions and you make yourself familiar with the hints below, you’ll be able to quickly eliminate the “scammers” from the jump. You’ll be spared headaches, overestimated expenses and lots of wasted time because you’ll have the knowledge you need to help you choose an experienced, reputable roof replacement company.

Choosing the Right Roof Replacement Company

The biggest issue for homeowners when choosing a contractor to repair or replace their roof is finding the right one for the job. After a monsoon storm, they need to get their roof repairs done quickly, but that doesn’t mean they should just hire the first company that contacts them. Finding a roof replacement contractor that’s trustworthy, honest, and professional can be hard – but, if you do due diligence and ask the right questions, it can be easier than you think. 

So, here are some important recommendations to help you find a contractor that you can trust and depend on to protect your home and your investment:

Tips for Hiring the Right Roof Replacement Contractor

• Check Out More Than One Contractor – You should interview several roofers to get an honest and reasonable price range that you’ll pay. You don't want to make your final hiring decision based only on several hundred dollars with a project that might cost several thousand, but you should be careful of any very low or very high cost estimates. You’ll also get plenty of chance to build rapport and trust with the company you choose.
• Check the Contractor’s Credentials – Besides talking to more than one company, it's very important to do research on the one you eventually pick. Reputable, honest contractors will be licensed and more than willing to give you at least three references to verify their work. After you've researched your contractors and you feel they're legitimate, hiring the right roofing contractor will be much easier.
• Carefully Review the Contract and Warranties – Don’t sign a contract or agreement without going through it carefully. Professional roofers won't have a problem with you taking time to read through and understand the terms of the agreement, and most will be happy to sit down and personally go through anything you don't understand. You must understand the warranties that come with your new roof. All materials and workmanship should be guaranteed for at least 5 years, and the roofing itself ought to come with a 20 to 40 year warranty.
• Details Matter – Before work starts, cover your bases. Check whether you need to have a permit (most roofing contractors will take care of this through their service), and be certain their crews are covered by workers comp insurance. Also, if you're submitting an insurance claim for the job, be sure you've followed all the correct procedures and had all work approved before the project is begun.
• Never Pay the Whole Amount Upfront – Don’t pay the whole balance for your roof replacement in advance of the job. This goes without saying for any large project. If a contractor asks you to do this, DON’T sign the agreement. Requiring a deposit in good faith or a payment schedule that follows along with the work when its completed is a common and accepted practice. No matter, if you are able to, don't pay with cash or check. If you use a credit card, it increases the odds that, in a worst-case situation, you will be able to recover your money without having to go through an expensive legal battle.
• Follow Up on References and Reviews – Get at least 3 recent references and 3 past customers from more than 3 years ago from the roofer. Call them all. The recent ones will tell you about their current customer relations and installation quality and the ones from several years ago will.tell you how well they respond to long term relations and customer service problems as they come up, as they probably will when you’re dealing with a new replaced roof.

Check the contractor’s online reviews and the rating they have at both the BBB and the AZ  Registrar of Contractors. This will give you a good glimpse at any red flags or unresolved issues they may have with recent projects. Better to be safe than sorry.

There’s no magic wand for hiring the right roof replacement contractor. But, if you want to speak to an experienced, reputable company and schedule a free, no-obligation consultation about your roof, give Mikku and Sons Roofing and Repair a call at (623) 465-1068.