Five Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Roofing Contractor

The following questions and guidelines have been suggested by professional roofing organizations 

1. Is the contractor insured and bonded?  (If the contractor you hire does not have adequate insurance coverage, you may be liable for accidents or injuries.  If the contractor you hire is bondable, they have passed an extensive evaluation of their financial stability.)  
   
   

2. Is the contractor able to do all of the work, or will there be subcontractors used?  (If a subcontractor is used, are they responsible for any part of the warranty? Are you aware of how to contact the subcontractor in the event of a problem?)  
   
   

3. Are all the subcontractors insured and bonded?  (General contractor’s insurance and bonding criteria do not always cover subcontractors.)  
   
   

4. Is the contractor using any laborers who are hired on a daily basis?  (If your contractor is using any “Day” labor you should have assurances about their experience and how they are viewed by the contractors insurance policy.)  
   
   

5. What is the likelihood of the contractor being in the roofing business for the life of the warranty on your new roof?  (Because most roofing systems come with a long term warranty, it is important for you to be reasonably certain the contractor will be in the roofing business for the life of the warranty.)