Finding the Right Commercial Roofer for Your Needs
When you’re ready to hire a commercial roofer to repair or replace the roof on your commercial building, keep in mind that there are plenty of commercial roofing contractors out there, but not all of them have what it takes to give you exceptional results. When considering contractors, there are several questions you should ask in order to narrow down the field and help you choose a commercial roofer who will give you the best results at a fair price.
Pre-qualifying contractors is an important first step. Check the company’s online information, including their address and contact information. The contractor should have a permanent business address (not just a post office box), a working telephone number, a current business license, proof of insurance and a tax ID number. If a roofing contractor balks at sharing any of this information with you, move on.
After you’ve established that a commercial roofer’s information and location are legitimate, ask what professional contractors’ associations or roofers’ organizations the company belongs to on the state, regional or national level. These groups help keep members up-to-date on industry developments and innovations.
Always inquire about safety training and guidelines within the company. The company should offer regular safety training, access to additional education through professional organizations and high safety standards and protocols for every job.
Commercial roofers should be willing and able to give you several references from recent clients as well as contact information so that you can call or email the clients and ask them to describe the work that was performed and how happy they were with the results. You should also be able to view a portfolio of completed projects that include a variety of roofing styles and budgets.
Once you’ve talked to several commercial roofers in your area, compare their credentials and expertise with each other to find the one that will do the job professionally and back their work with a professional warranty to protect your commercial roof for years to come.