One of the most underappreciated parts of a building is the roof — until something goes wrong. Keeping a roof in good repair is essential, but age, weather, and other factors can shorten the life of a roof and lead to the need for replacement. The hardest decision that business owners have to make when it comes to roof repair is finding the right commercial roofing contractors for the job. Here are three tips for hiring roofers that every business owner should know.
1. Make sure the company is insured.
One of the most important things to look for when you’re hiring roofers is proof of insurance. You’re going to want to find a company that insures its workers with workers’ compensation and also carries liability insurance — should anything happen to the property or to the employees during the construction period.
2. Check out online reviews.
You should also make sure to check out online reviews and the Better Business Bureau as well. For services like these, it’s really important that you check out their background and look for previous customers’ testimonies before you commit to hiring a roofing company. This isn’t going to give you an exact idea of what an experience with a certain company is going to be like, but it can help you identify scammers or hacks.
3. Ask what kind of commercial roofing materials they have.
When you’ve ensured that the company is reputable and has the right types of insurance, it’s also important to ask what kinds of commercial roofing materials they have and are equipped to install. The company should be able to tell you the advantages and disadvantages of different materials and which should suit your needs.
Do you have any other tips for hiring a commercial roofing company? Feel free to share them with us in the comments section below.
