3 Red Flags to Be Aware of When Choosing a Roofing Contractor

Having work done on your roof can be a major investment for you and your family. Since it can be so costly it’s important to make sure you’re working with the best roofing contractors.

To determine if the roofing contractors you’re working with aren’t the greatest, there are a few things you should be on the lookout for. Here’s what you should watch out for.

Roofing Contractors Who Ask For Cash Up-Front

While it’s common to have to pay a down payment for the work that’s about to be done, you shouldn’t be required to pay a big chunk of cash. If you are asked to make a large payment before the hammer has even hit the roof, make sure you’re either paying in the form of a credit card or check. Cash won’t leave a paper trail so it’ll be harder to protect yourself if something were to go wrong.

Roofing Contractors Who Don’t Work with a License

Any roofing contractor you plan to work with should always be licensed. If they aren’t they could cause serious harm to your home and your insurance. When you’re starting to work with them, ask them from the very beginning to show you proof of their license and their insurance. If the contractor got hurt while doing your roof replacement and they were uninsured, it’s going to cost you an arm and a leg to fix their arm and leg.

The Roofing Contractor Doesn’t Communicate

If your contractor doesn’t communicate with you throughout the process, a red flag should raise in your mind. If they aren’t willing to openly discuss what they’re doing to your home, don’t feel pressured to keep them on as part of your home remodeling team. No matter how much they beg you, if you don’t feel comfortable, don’t put your pen to the contract paper.

Your roof generally represents about 40% of your visual exterior of a typical home and therefore plays an important role in its overall aesthetics. Having work done on your roof could potentially cost you a lot of money. If it does, you want to make sure the work is being done well so you don’t have to spend extra cash in the future. Be aware of contractors who don’t communicate, who ask you for a big payment up front, and for ones whom aren’t insured or licensed.