4 Tips to Help You Hire The Best Roofing Contractor

Ohio roofs are exposed to some of the extreme weather conditions that Mother Nature has to offer: scorching sun, thunderstorms, tornadoes, and plenty of snow.

As per weather reports, the recent onslaught of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma unleashed rain and powerful winds in Ohio Valleywhich, in all likelihood, must have played havoc with the roofing setups of many a household.

Here are five tips to help you hire the best Ohio roofing contractor, should you need roof repair or replacement.

1. Hire a well-established and insured contractor with decent Better Business Bureau (BBB) ratings.

Check the contractor’s credentials and roofing product manufacturer’s designations to ensure that product warranties are secure. Also, it’s important that the roofing contractor has adequate insurance for all employees and subcontractors.

The GAF Master Elite contractors, in particular, must offer suitable level of workers’ compensation and are obliged to maintain a good rating with the BBB so that they remain certified with them.

Watch out for the roofing companies who do not exist on the Better Business Bureau website, BBB.org because chances are, they are mere storm chasers who show up after a damaging storm and leave the state before the homeowner notices a missing shingle or a new leak.

2. Request for local referrals

Recommendations and referrals are one of the best ways to make sure you find the right contractor for the job. A trusted roof service should have no qualms in providing multiple references. Read online reviews about whether a certain contractor delivered a good job and on time, and provided warranties in case something went wrong.

3. Inquire about extensive warranties.

Ask the contractor what types of warranties they offer for the roof maintenance service you hired them for.

Not all roofers are Master Elite contractors who provide extensive warranties that include both manufacturer and workmanship warranties on everything they do.

So, when a contractor does a shoddy job, it might go unnoticed for months. Insurance won’t pay for the damage and if the contractor refuses to fix it, you’ve no choice but to pay another roofer to fix the former’s poor work. Avoid the hassle. Hire a GAF Master Elite contractor.

4. Check specific certifications

Some roof product manufacturers require the contractors to be properly trained and authorizedto install and handle their products. A legitimate roofing company must meet the required standards to become factory-certified as a GAF Master Elite roofing contractor. Make sure that you choose the roofing contractor with a proven experience in installing your specific roofing material.

Roof maintenance services cost you both time and money, so finding an adept contractor at the best price is the key!

A successful roof installation with long-lasting performance is now just a call away.  Contact Haralson Roofing at 330-784-4000.