HOW TO CHOOSE A ROOFING CONTRACTOR - 10 TIPS
The time has come to carry out some Roof Repairs and to ensure you are receiving the best quality service we have some tips to help you pick the right Roof Specialist for your needs.
What needs to be done?
This should be the first question you ask yourself before contacting a Roofing Professional. Are your needs for Roof Plumbing or do you require some Roof Tiling work to be carried out?
Roof Plumbers specialize in and are licensed to carry out work such as installing gutters, downpipes, rain head boxes/sump boxes and flashings. They also work with metal roofing therefore can install new or replace COLORBOND roofs for both residential and commercial properties. Roof plumbers can generally assist with any Roof Plumbing task, some do choose to specialize in a certain area (such as Roof Replacements) and work toward perfecting this aspect of their trade.
Whereas Roof Tilers specialize in tiled roof maintenance, tiled roof restorations and general roof repairs (such as leaks). Note that Roof Tiling is not a highly regulated or licensed trade therefore you should be selective to pick a business with a good reputation and quality workmanship.
What are your expectations and what do you value?
There is an old saying “you get what you pay for” and in some cases this is true. Going with the cheapest price option doesn’t necessarily mean you are going to get terrible quality however there are usually reasons as to why a particular business can offer such cheap pricing such as;
- Is the product they use lesser quality and therefore may not last in the long? This could be for both Roof Plumbing and Roof Tiling.
- How much experience does this business have and how long have they been in the industry? If this person/business is just out of their apprenticeship and starting out they will have less overheads and less knowledge therefore would charge at a cheaper rate in comparison to a business that is well established with great industry knowledge.
- Do they offer a warranty? A competent tradesman will have no problem warrantying their work as they know themselves they have carried out a proper job which should have little to no issues moving forward.
You should always get a second quote for a price comparison and also works included as there is a chance upon the initial inspection some items could be overlooked.
Take a look at the website.
A solid website should contain what services are provided, history on the business, previous projects, service areas and contact information – Minimum! Take time looking around to ensure the services you seek are actually provided by this tradesman as this will save time for yourself and the business you are engaging with.
Is the business insured?
Should anything go wrong with the works being carried out you need peace of mind knowing that the business you engage with has proper insurance/licenses whether that be Public Liability Insurance or a Plumbing License.
Is the business insured?
Should anything go wrong with the works being carried out you need peace of mind knowing that the business you engage with has proper insurance/licenses whether that be Public Liability Insurance or a Plumbing License.
Do your research.
It is not expected that you are required to become an expert however understanding the terminology of the required works can be helpful when communicating with the Roof Specialist.
Google Reviews!
It is absolutely crucial as a business to build up 5 star Google reviews. This is beneficial to you as the customer as you receive actual customer experience in just a few minutes of reading, this is a sure way to find out information on pricing, quality and customer service! All extremely valuable information when seeking out your own Roof Repairs work.
Ask for a quote.
Once you have shortlisted a few businesses, contact them and ask for a Roof Restoration Quote or a Roof Plumbing Quote. A site inspection will be required and some businesses may charge a call out fee for their expertise and time however this may be negotiable depending on services you require.
Ensure you are comfortable and have confidence in the expert you choose.
Now it is time to proceed with the quoted works. There is a level of communication between yourself and the tradesman that will be required so ensure you feel comfortable to ask questions if you don’t understand and trust that they are the professional and know what they are doing. If you have carried out these steps there should be no problems with quality, product and you should walk away extremely pleased with the final result.
Get in touch with us
Our friendly team of experts are more than willing to answer any questions you may have in relation to your roofing needs and can even schedule in a time with you for a property inspection. Contact our office on 03 8738 3451.
