{"id":7026,"date":"2020-07-30T05:40:24","date_gmt":"2020-07-30T09:40:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/?p=7026"},"modified":"2020-07-30T05:40:57","modified_gmt":"2020-07-30T09:40:57","slug":"roof-installation-how-to-make-sure-its-done-properly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/roof-installation-how-to-make-sure-its-done-properly\/","title":{"rendered":"Roof Installation: How to Make Sure It’s Done Properly"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Putting a new roof on your house is an expensive thing to do. So that makes it even more important to make sure your roof installation is done properly. Finding and hiring the right contractor makes all the difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do your research, and you’ll find someone who can do the job well and follow the budget you have set. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To find out what you need to know to make the right choice, read on. We’ve got the essentials covered here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Get Three Quotes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It’s important to look for a variety of roofing contractors before you make your decision. Pick at least three roofers to visit your home that offer a quote<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t rely on the internet alone to find your contractors. Ask people who have had a roof installation done recently for their opinion on the work they had done. You can also find a trade association to ask.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting multiple quotes allows you to pick the one that fits your budget. It also allows you to compare what each one says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have each quoting contractor provide a written estimate. Ask for as many details in the quote as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Look for Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you are talking to roofing contractors in the quote stage, ask them about their experience of working on your type of roof. Make sure they have used the materials you want on your roof before. You don’t want to have someone put a slate roof on when they have only ever done shingle roofs before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ask to see example photos of the work they have done. Look at the reviews they have for their work online. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make Sure the Roofer Inspects the Roof<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you are looking for someone to do a proper roof installation<\/a>, make sure they come to your home to inspect the roof. Don’t take a quote or estimate from someone over the phone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You want your contractor to get up on the roof to inspect everything. That way, they will know for sure what they need to do. Ask questions about what they have seen or what they expect once they have inspected your roof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check If the Roofer Has Insurance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pick a roofing contractor who has insurance. They should have full insurance<\/a>. The insurance should be valid past the deadline for the work to be completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Insurance is important because working on a roof can be dangerous. You do not want to be on the hook if a roofer has an accident while working on your roof. Also, ask questions about the contractor’s safety record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Agree on Terms Up-Front<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once you have picked your preferred contractor, ask them to write up firm and final terms. Don’t pay for the work in full before it starts. Offer a deposit only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have the contractor outline all the work that will be done in the written contract. Make sure they include the cost of materials. The written agreement should include labor costs, materials, equipment costs, and waste disposal costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make Sure Your Roof Installation Is Done Right<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Getting a roof installation done well is all about picking the right contractor. Taking the time to find out about the roofer before work begins will save you from problems down the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure you know what you are getting and what you are paying for. Prepping with the contractor you pick will ensure your roof installation goes well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out the other resources on our website to learn more and make the job of getting a new roof installation easier.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Putting a new roof on your house is an expensive thing to do. So that makes it even more important to make sure your roof installation is done properly. Finding and hiring the right contractor makes all the difference. Do your research, and you’ll find someone who can do the job well and follow the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[52],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7026"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7026"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7026\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7028,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7026\/revisions\/7028"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7026"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7026"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7026"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}