Local Residential Roofing Contractors provide free roof estimates and install new asphalt shingles.We are proud to be your Atlanta roofing contractor. A Residential Roofing Contractor is one who deals with non-commercial roof systems. They have dedicated their efforts and time to focus on working with home owners. Homeowners can rest assure when they engage a commercial roofing contractor who works on residential homes only, they will be working hand in hand with a true professional.
When choosing a roofing contractor it is standard to request a list of referrals. Be sure to call the referrals and enquirer about the contractor’s personality and if he followed the contract and stayed within budget. Pictures of previous jobs that they have completed in the past six months is also helpful. The before and after photos are a good indicator of what you can expect your roof to look like.
Professional affiliations with roofing manufactures indicates that the roofing company is committed to a life long education and improvement to their business. License and insurance should be presented in their bid. Also, be sure to have the insurance company to list you and your address on the certificate prior to the commencement of the project.
The Atlanta roofing company should be listed with the Better Business Bureau and be free of any unresolved complaints. The Chamber of Commerce affiliation is also a good indicator that the roofing company has strong involvement in the local community. Their support and charity contributions exhibit the character of the company as a whole.
As a homeowner, be cognitive that the workers on your property should be legal USA citizens. It would be embarrassing to have immigration raid your property searching for illegal workers. It is a must to request proof from the contractor to identify that the workers are legal.
The contract that is presented prior to the project should be concise with no loop holes which could cost the homeowner additional money upon completion. Be sure to agree upon a fixed price so the contractor cannot come back during the job and solicit for additional funds. If the salesman will not agree with the homeowners wishes, then you should pass on the proposal.
Request a list of materials that will be installed onto your roof structure. You can hire a project manager to be a supervisor if your not able to be on the job site. It is paramount that someone be on the premises to ensure that all the work is completed according to the contract. This will keep the roofing company honest and you will likely get a more professional installation.
The final step in the engagement is payment for the work completed. Never pay the company a personal check that has the owners name present. Be sure to list the name of the company. This shows the company that you are all about business, for if the warranty was ever needed you would have the proper documentation to prove the work was completed by them. Be sure to get a receipt that states “Paid in full”,and all the warranty certificate.
Danny Cohran
