Whenever Colorado residents face severe weather (hail, snow etc.) and must schedule roof repairs, or when they simply must install a new roof, they are faced with the not-so-easy task of finding and hiring a good and trustworthy local roofer.
Before doing this, home and commercial owners alike should consult the state`s residential roofing law and educate themselves on the current requirements. There are reviews for things to look for when selecting a roofer, consumer protection as well as for avoiding becoming the victims of scams (unethical roofing contractors).
When you start looking for a local Centennial roofer, the thumb rule is to be patient. Do not hire the first roofing company you can find, just because you want to finish the project as soon as possible. Nobody likes to deal with roof repairs or a new roof installation, but they are necessary and must be addressed properly to get a solid roof above your head, able to provide adequate protection and peace of mind for a very long time.
Therefore, take your time, make a list of Centennial roofing companies in your area and start evaluating them, in order to find out who you are working with. Do this even if you have a roof emergency, otherwise you will regret paying a roofer that did not deserve your trust and experiencing ongoing roofing problems.
Your checklist
If you already have a list with a few local Centennial roofers, you must learn as many information as possible about them, to make an informed choice and select the best roofing company for your needs.
- License
Make sure they have a roofing license, because it is a proof that the roofing contractor has been in business for at least two years and had its professional competences tested. A professional roofer must pass a nationally recognized examination to be able to perform roofing work on residential/ commercial properties.
- Insurance
A reliable Centennial roofing company must have at least a current Colorado Worker’s Compensation Certificate as well as General Liability insurance of at least $500,000.00.
- A fixed address in Colorado
This way, you know that you are not dealing with a storm-chasing roofing company or a fly-by-night roofer.
- Registration in your local chapter of the Better Business Bureau
Make sure to hire a Centennial roofer with an A or A+ rating, which has been operating in the business for a long time and does not have any unsolved disputes with previous customers. BBB provides you this kind of information.
- Good referrals and reviews
A reliable roofing contractor will be happy to offer you a list of personal references that you can contact and get some more insight into the roofer you plan to hire. However, you should go even further and do some research online to find reviews on the company. There are websites like Google Reviews or Angie’s List that may help you with this, but you can also check the company`s profile on social networks, or the reviews section of its website.
All these resources will help you get an accurate judgment and choose a company which is a really good fit for your roofing project.