Do your fall plans include coating or repairing your roof? Ensure the roof contractor you hire brings craftsmanship and not hassle and drama. Follow these tips for hiring a contractor for your flat roof repairs.
The State of California makes it easy to check credentials online
Check Credentials
Many Orange County roofers say they can repair flat roofs. But if they lack license, bonding, and insurance, do you really want them up on your roof?
Make sure the roofer you hire has a current and active California license. Just a minute of checking a professional license with the Department of Consumer Affairs will help to save long-term grief.
Check for insurance. Should an employee of the roofer get hurt while at your home, you could be liable for medical bills. A reputable flat roof contractor carries worker’s compensation insurance.
When it comes to fraud, a bond guards you. A bonded contractor offers the assurance that the terms of the agreement will be followed.
Check Out Their Track Record
Perform a little online reputation search by reading reviews from Yelp, Google, and other sources. Check out sites like BuildZoom and see if any permits were issued in your area. Find out if customers feel satisfied overall with the work that was done, whether the job came in on or under budget, and whether contractor was able to complete the flat roof repairs or replacement on time. Look for comments regarding communication and accessibility too.
Before hiring a roofer for flat roof repairs, ask for references then check the references out. Sometimes you get better results if you send the reference quick text first and ask them for the best time to talk about their experience. When talking to a reference, ask not only what they think but why they came to their conclusion.
Avoid placing a high degree of confidence in Better Business Bureau (BBB) membership. Being a member only reflects the willingness of the business to pay annual dues and agree to mediation. Check for a track record of complaints and if complaints are resolved to the customer’s satisfaction.
Compare Flat Roof Repair Quotes Carefully
When comparing quotes from roofing contractors, make sure you also compare the materials used and the approach to solving your problem. One roofer could suggest repairing or replacing the membrane while another might also recommend sealing some flashing in addition to the membrane repair. Given that repairing the additional flashing work requires more material and labor, that quote will sport a higher price tag. But it may fully address all causes of your flat roof leak.
So, ensure all quotes contain like materials, like material quality, and the same work.
Flat Roof Repairs, Flat Roof Replacements, and Flat Roof Coatings
Make Crank Waterproofing, Decking & Roofing your first call for all flat roof work. When Crank does the job, you know it is watertight and done right.
So, work with the Orange County flat roof repairs company that has a 75-year proven track record, outstanding references, California general contractor license, bond, and insurance.
Get a quote for roof or deck work today.
