Questions You Should Ask Your Roofing Contractor
If you need roof repairs in Brisbane, it's important to hire a roofing contractor who knows what they're doing and can complete the job to the best standard possible.
As a customer, you can't always tell how well roofing work is being carried out, particularly when you can't easily see the results of the work on a roof that you cannot access to inspect.
But it's important to find an experienced roofer who won't cut corners on your roof, to ensure that repairs and maintenance work is carried out with long-lasting effectiveness in mind.
Before you pay anyone to work on your roof, here are five questions you should be asking your roofing contractor. You should carefully consider the answers you receive and use them to decide if you want to move forward with that particular contractor.
How Much Experience Do You Have?
You'll want to look for a roofing contractor with at least a few years of experience, and ideally more.
If your roofer has been in business for a few years, it's also more likely that their work is of a high enough standard that other customers have been satisfied with the job done, which is another positive sign.
They should also be able to provide you with examples of past work that they have completed to give you a clearer idea of what they can complete for you.
Do You Have Anywhere I Could Read Past Customer Testimonials or Reviews?
With thanks to the internet, it's easier than ever to look up customer reviews of tradespeople and other contractors.
If you're not sure, you should ask your roofing contractor if they've got a website or a social media page where you might find reviews left by other customers on past work completed.
Without a doubt, this is one of the best ways to get a sense of how good you're roofing contractor's work really is.
Do You have Liability Insurance or Worker's Compensation?
Much more than just a technicality, it's very important to hire only roofing contractors with the correct insurance and paperwork.
If an uninsured roofer accidentally causes thousands of dollars worth of damage to your home, you could be liable to pay the bill. Worker's compensation and liability insurance should cover these events if they were to happen.
How Much Will the Work Cost?
Don't ask your roofing contractor to get started without first getting an accurate quote for the cost of the work - otherwise, you are leaving yourself open to getting a very large bill at the end of the work.
The price charged by different roofers for the same work can vary a surprising amount, so be sure to get at least 2-3 quotes before accepting a contractor and starting the job.
Does Your Work Come with a Warranty?
There are two kinds of warranties to know about before your roofer starts work.
Manufacturer's warranties should cover the products and materials used on your roof, and it's always good to know how long these last. Roofing materials generally have a lifetime warranty, so it is good to have a copy to prove this in writing for the future.
Your roofer might also offer a warranty to cover the work carried out itself, which means that you won't have to pay for a whole new set of repairs if your roof fails a few months after the work.
Good contractors will be confident enough in their work to offer you a warranty, so always ask about this and consider this as a positive indicator when choosing your contractor to complete roof repairs in Brisbane.
Contact us
If you're looking for a professional contractor to complete roof repairs in Brisbane, get in touch with us at Roof Force Australia or call us on 0401 119 993 and we'll be happy to answer any and all of your questions before starting work on your roofing repairs.
