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Calling in professionals for roofing repair is a massive task, and you want to choose the best among local roofing companies. Remember that if you don't search through your options enough, you might end up spending all the money for nothing. You surely don't want that.
Let us share some tips to judge which company among all local roofing companies is your ideal fit. Below are some questions you may want to ask and some things you want to ensure before hiring a company:
1. BUSINESS HISTORY
Would you choose a freshly graduated doctor for heart surgery? NO! Selecting a company for roofing that is new in business and has a small list of happy clients is almost as risky as going to a fresh doc. Don't let the low-priced deals from local roofing companies attract you more than a company's long list of satisfied customers. It's better to pay some extra cash for a credible service that would last longer.
2. LICENSE AND INSURANCE
All reputable local roofing companies will have the required permits and licenses for their work. Additionally, ask if they are authorized because if they aren't, no manufacturer will honour their insurances, and hence you will suffer. If the company you are choosing is not licensed, it's a red flag.
3. PREVIOUS WORK
You don't go to a restaurant or a doctor unless you have heard good reviews about them. Similarly, it would help if you never went for any local roofing companies without being sure about the quality of their services. Ask any of your friends or relatives who may have gone to the same company. You can also read reviews from third-party review sites on the internet.
4. PRICING SHOULDN'T BE THE ONLY CRITERIA
One of the most apparent blunders homeowners do while looking at local roofing companies' options is judging them by their pricing. It would help if you neither went for "the bigger, the better" nor for companies that ask for prices lower than the market. Pricing does not imply high-quality service. Take as many quotes from as many companies you want, but don't make criteria to judge the assistance they may provide!
5. AGREEMENTS
All the financial agreements and other such aspects should be present in black and white. Every reputable company is up for a written contract for whatever you ask. If the company you choose isn't letting you have one, look for a better option.
6. WHAT IF'S
Ask them all the what if's. What if you don't like their service? What if you go through a change of mind during the installation process? Ask them anything you suspect, and look for how they plan on assisting you if something happens.
7. UNPLANNED REPAIRS
Once the installation/repair process starts, you may witness other things that need repairs. While they work on your roof, they may find a water line that needs repairs? Or some walls that have large cracks. Ask them if and how they will deal with it.
SML Construction offers a high-quality service while asking for a fair price. If you're looking for roofing solutions in Casselman, Limoge, Embrun, or Ottawa, feel free to email us at roofing@smlconstruction.ca. We are a BBB Accredited Business, with an A+ rank, and there's a 10-Year warranty on every job we do!