If you own a home in the Arlington Heights area, it is more than likely that you have had a roofer come to your door at one point or another. Why? Well, some shingle roofing contractors get their business solely from the door-to-door visits that they make after an intense storm that has likely caused damages to a large number of area-roofs.

At Nice Shingles Roofing & Exteriors, we prefer a different way of generating business. Instead of going door to door, we rely on repeat customers and the recommendations that our customers give to their friends and family. That being said, in today’s blog post we are going to discuss five questions that you should ask a shingle roofing contractor, should one knock at your door. 

What Is Your Roofing Company’s Address And Website?

While it might seem more important to talk about the “damages” that the roofer has “noticed” from the street, the first thing you should ask a contractor is where their business is located and what their website is. By finding out what their address is and what their website is, you can verify that they aren’t just traveling roofers that might have moved on to the next city by the time you notice that they did something wrong. 

Does Your Roofer Have A License And Insurance?

When someone approaches your door and introduces themselves as a shingle roofing contractor, it can be easy to just assume that they have a license and carry insurance. That said, a license is not required in all states. Additionally, licenses expire often — meaning that it is important that you verify the license and insurance is still valid before discussing roofing repairs. 

Will Your Roofing Contractor Be Doing The Work? Or Will It Be A Subcontractor?

While uncommon, some roofers will subcontract jobs to other roofing crews and companies when their schedule gets too full. When you are approached by a shingle roofing contractor, it is important to verify that they will be doing the work themselves. Otherwise, the agreed-upon price and project might not translate to the new roofing crew. 

Does Your Roofer Have References Or Are they On A Review Platform?

The best way to determine whether or not you should trust a shingle roofing contractor is to take a look at some of the things that past customers have said about them. Reviews are powerful — and if people have bad experiences, they are more than likely to leave a review. People are also likely to leave reviews after great experiences. So be sure to check!

Will The Roofing Company Provide A Detailed Written Proposal? 

Above all else, the most important thing to ask a shingle roofing contractor is if they will be providing you with a written proposal. A written proposal is not only beneficial for you as you weigh your options, but it can also act as a safeguard if the roofer tries to get more money on the day the project is completed. 

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While we discussed five questions that you can use to protect yourself from shingle roofing contractors, there is an alternative solution — simply contact our reputable and experienced team today. And to make it even better, we will even give you a free repair or re-roofing quote when you call!

We look forward to hearing from you.