1.Should have good communication skills
It is very important for the roof contractor to have good communication skill. The roof contractor should be able to explain the need to repair the roof. The contractor should listen to the roof owner and explain him the various type of material options available in the market. He should also discuss the repair or replacement process with the client for instance time the project will take ,the costs involved, how many workers will be working on the same. He should stay in contact with the client throughout the project.
2. Quality Assurance
Hiring a contractor who commits of doing a high quality work not only expands the life of the roof but also provides a sense of mental satisfaction to the client.
3. Adopting safety measures
A roof contractor should be concerned about the safety and well being of his employees and also also about the customer and customers property.The contractor should ensure that his roofing crews are getting regular safety training.The client can also see the liability insurance of the workers.
4. Locally established
The contractor should be well known and locally established. He should be able to solve any problem which occurs even after the repairs. He should have a well established presence in the local community.It becomes much easier for the customer to judge the work if the contractor is locally established. It becomes easy to find testimonials from areas home owners.The contractor should also provide warranty on any installation and roof repair which is being done.
5. Shows different material options:
A contractor who does not provide different options for shingles is not choosing the best for you. The style and color of the shingles which the owner installs can affect the resale value of the property. If in case the insurance company is ready to pay for a new roof, it may be an appropriate time to make a change and update to a more exceptional manner as per the taste.
6. The Contractor is providing the warranty.
The contractor should provide a warranty on new roof installation and the repairs which he is doing. It makes the client trust the contractor also it clears all the doubts about the quality of materials which he is going to install.
7. Shows the samples
The contractor should show few samples of the shingles which they are going to install. It relaxes the client after seeing the samples as it gives a clear picture of the quality of the materials they are going to use for the repairs.
8. Insurance Coverage
Hiring a roof contractor without insurance coverage is a big risk, and if they do provide insurance coverage, we should make sure they do have a liability insurance which is for accidental property damage and workers’ compensation that covers the work site injury.
