Watch Out For These Roofer Red Flags
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When you want a high-quality roofing service, USA Home Roofing & Exteriors is the safest, most dependable choice. We offer quality roofing, siding, and exterior painting work at a competitive price and install only the finest available products on your home or business.
Unfortunately, that’s not always the case with other roofing contractors. Whether through necessity or inexperience, some offer subpar service and install roofs that don’t last.
However, if you pay attention, you can often spot such roofers in advance. They give off warning signs that indicate a lack of expertise or even sketchy behavior. In the roofing business, we call these warning signs “red flags.”
If you are aware of and alert to them, you can avoid trouble and select a more reputable residential or commercial roofing contractor.
Beware of these roofer red flags and make a more enlightened selection.
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The Handwriting Is On The Wall
Red flags are difficult to conceal, so if you pay attention when searching for a roofing company to hire, you can often spot the “duds.” The handwriting is almost always on the wall.
It pays to be vigilant because you don’t want to hire the wrong contractor. If you do, the following could happen:
- Your roof deteriorates quickly due to improper installation.
- It takes them longer than it should to complete the roof installation.
- They leave the region or state, which makes it difficult to contact them for repairs.
- You have to pay for additional repairs on damages that the first contractor caused accidentally.
You can avoid hassles and save yourself time and money by watching out for the following roofer red flags.
Obvious Inexperience
Your best bet is to choose a roofing company with at least five years of professional experience. Ask about them, including how long they have been in operation, but be alert for signs that they don’t know the industry.
For instance, ask why one shingle is better than another. If they can’t answer, it’s a red flag. The same is true if you ask about the benefits of a particular process or material.
Ask questions and judge their responses. How long will the job take? What does the warranty cover? How long should the new roof last?
If they seem uncertain, consider choosing a more experienced roofing crew.
No Referenes Or Testimonials
An experienced roofing company can provide you with favorable reviews or references from previously satisfied clients.
If they cannot, it could mean they have entered the industry only recently or they still need to complete a job to a client’s satisfaction. Either way, it’s a red flag.
If the candidate does provide a customer’s contact information, be sure to contact them to verify that they were, in fact, satisfied. Ask them to describe their experience and see if it matches what the roofer has told you.
Upfront Cash Payments
Most roofers, painters, and exterior siding contractors require a partial payment as a deposit before they begin the project and will present a bill for the remainder once they complete the job. This is standard practice.
However, if the roofer requires full payment in advance, your alarm bells should begin jangling. It could mean they intend to skip town without even attempting your project, or – more likely – they are just too novice to understand the standard practice.
Be particularly vigilant if the roofer is from out of state since that could make it more difficult to locate them if they do skip town.
No Local Business Address
Because out-of-state contractors could be difficult to locate and prosecute if they prove unscrupulous, it’s best to hire a local roofing specialist. For instance, USA Home Roofing operates only in the San Antonio and Austin, Texas areas, so we are just down the road when you need repairs or corrections.So, if you need roofing work, choose an experienced, reputable, and local company with many years in business. Contact USA Home Roofing & Exteriors today to schedule a free consultation.
