How To Find A Roofer
Contract with my roofer, do I need one?
Contract with my roofer. . . do I need one? Simple question-big answer. When doing any home improvements it is always a good idea to have a written contract no matter how big or small to the job is. Long gone are the days of a promise, hand a shake and trusting ...
Question To Ask Your Roofer - Construction Bond
There are many questions to qualify your choice of a roofing contractor to install your roof. The most important one, in my opinion, is, Does the state you are in, require a contractor to be Licensed and Bonded? Many states require some sort of registering or licensing to contract a roofing ...
Roofers Lingo
Terms the roofers use some times can be confusing and very frustrating to understand. As you schedule meeting to get estimates from roofers you will notice some estimators use almost, what sounds like, a foreign language. Terms like Hot Mop it, Torch a Bitumen Roll, Paint the Flashings, Cut the Hips, ...
Q & A - Contractor Bond, What is it?
Does my roofer need a bond to work on my roof? John from California asked, "Does my roofer need a bond to work on my roof?" In California, a roofing contractor is required to have a bond to get a license. A quick search of the California State License Board website using ...
Preparing for a Roofing Estimate
When considering putting on a new roof on your home, it is important for the consumer to do a few things before the roofers show up at your house. Most people struggle with who to call. They may ask, if they really need a roof or if they can get by ...
Is your roofer listening to you?
If your roofer is not listening to you, it could mean trouble later. Most people who have a conversation talk back and forth. We are sharing what happened during the day or what is new in our lives. When negotiating with a roofing contractor it is a good idea to ask ...
Roofing for Dummies
Will you be the dummy when it comes a time, to do your roof? You certainly won’t be today since you are smart enough to find this website. I understand the frustrations when hiring roofers. There are good ones, not so good ones, and then there are great ones. The things ...
