Before hiring a roofing company to work on your home or business, you should carefully research and vet each candidate. After all, your roof is one of the most important structures in your building, protecting the rest from water damage, so you’ll need to make sure you can trust the contractors to do a good job. Our team at Aspire Roofing and Gutters has over 15 years of experience in this industry, and we know what it takes to be a reputable company. In this article, we’ll go over a few red flags to watch out for when searching for a roofing company—if the company exhibits any of these issues, take your business elsewhere.
- No Credentials – When searching for a roofing company, ask each candidate to provide their credentials. They should be able to provide a license, proof of insurance, a portfolio of past work, and a list of client references. If the company can’t provide any of these items or hesitates to do so, you can be sure something isn’t right.
- High-Pressure Tactics – High-pressured sales tactics are another red flag to watch out for when shopping for a roofing company. Some disreputable contractors will take advantage of the urgency of the situation, telling you that you need roof repairs sooner rather than later or trying to pressure you into signing a contract with their company right then and there. Often, a contractor like this will offer you a deal that seems too good to be true, with a short timeline for acceptance. Don’t fall for this trick, as reputable companies like ours will give you time to consider your options before you hire us.
- Too-Low Bids – A third red flag to look for when comparing roofing companies is bids that are significantly lower than the other bids you get for the project. Your roof is not something you want to cut corners with, and going with a suspiciously low bid will likely result in poor quality work. Instead, go with a roofing company like ours that charges fair but realistic prices for its services.