It’s a common mistake among homeowners to just select the first name in the Yellow Pages when finding a roofing contractor, but it’s of the utmost importance that you hunt around, get at least 3 quotes, request references and ask plenty of questions. Your first port of call should be our Find me a Contractor facility:
http://www.roofapedia.com/Find-me-a-contractor.aspx Following that, here are our 5 top tips for hiring a contractor:
- Know that estimates can change – Lots can change from the day you obtain a quote and from when the roof covering is removed. Be aware of fluctuation. Also ensure that your quote is a written quote which outlines all work to be carried out.
- Guarantees should be just that – The NFRC offers guarantee schemes, which back up the contractor’s own independent promises. This keeps you and your bank balance safe!
- No such thing as a free lunch – Like any professional industry, you can’t expect a roofing contractor to give you free advice unless you have a real intention to sign the contract for work.
- Planning permission – When carrying out refurbishment work to more than 25% of a roofs area, your local area building control must be contracted prior to work starting.
- Contractor competence – There are 5 things you should always check that your contractor has evidence of. Check these out here FIND ME A CONTRACTOR.