No matter where you live, chances are good that there are plenty of commercial roofing contractors in your local area. Whether you need immediate low-slope roof repairs or you’re simply being proactive, there are a few specific roofing contractor questions you’ll want to be sure you ask.
Is Your Company Experienced, Licensed and Bonded?
This should be among your first questions. Choosing a roofing company that isn’t properly licensed or bonded could lead to no end of legal trouble and frustration for the both of you down the road. You should also ask for proof of licensing and bonding and make sure the contractor is familiar with any special needs your roof might have for your particular business as well as your specific type of roof.
What’s Your Current Workload?
As a business owner, you already know that life is good when business is booming, but you also know how quickly you can become overwhelmed no matter how hard you work. The same is true of contractors, which is why you should ask about current projects when compiling roofing contractor questions. What’s more is that you should ask how many employees the contractor has and how many are devoted to specific projects to make sure there will be plenty of technicians on hand to take care of your low-slope or flat roof. While you’re at it, you should also ask if any of the work will be subcontracted out.
How Will the Proposed Roofing System Be Installed?
If you need a new roofing system, be sure to ask if your roof will merely be cleaned off before a new system is laid down or if the roof will be stripped down to the structural deck. The distinction can be costly but entirely necessary based on your area’s building codes. For a roof recover, ask whether your insulation is sufficient or if additional will be needed.
Just like customers and clients ask you about your services or products, you should do the same with commercial roofing contractors. A few roofing contractor questions can save your business as well as your finances.
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