Local Roofing Companies
Choosing a roofing company is a big decision both in terms of your wallet and your peace of mind. Whether you are looking for new roof installation or roof repair, here are some guidelines to help you find a roofing company you can trust.
1. Select a Local Roofing Company.
Go with a local roofing company, always. Especially in Florida, we have to be careful about out-of-state contractors that move in after a hurricane with no commitment or accountability to local customers. These roofers are called “storm chasers” and are known for shoddy work and scams. Protect yourself by choosing a reputable roofing company with a footprint in the local community.
2. Check the Better Business Bureau Roofers Rating.
Your local Better Business Bureau is a great place to begin verifying potential roofers. Look for their rating on BBB.org, check if they are accredited, and see how they handled any previous complaints. Look for a roofing company with an A or A+ rating on BBB.
3. Hire a Licensed and Insured Roofer.
Ask to see the Roofing Company’s certificate of insurance and look up their license number on your state directory website. By law, the roofing company has to provide this information to the public. In Florida, visit MyFloridaLicense.com, the state registry of licensed contractors to verify that the contractor is licensed.
When you hire a contractor that is not licensed and insured, you are liable for worker injuries that occur on your property. You also run the risk of an unsafe or unfinished roofing job.
4. Look for Roofing Manufacturer Credentials.
Roofing manufacturers only give credentials to installers who meet high standards. For example, Castle Roofing Group holds the SELECT ShingleMaster™ credential from the roofing manufacturer Certainteed. Certainteed only awards the SSM credential after rigorous testing and affirms that it “represents the highest standards of excellence, quality and knowledge in the shingle roofing industry.”
5. Check the Roofing Warranty.
Select a contractor that guarantees their workmanship. Problems from sloppy roof installation usually take months to appear, and your insurance will not pay for further repairs. Make sure the roofing company stands behind their work.
6. Check Reviews and References.
Read the reviews online and ask the company if they can provide references from recent customers. When you speak to references, ask them if the job was completed on time and if everything was done to their satisfaction.
7. Look for Consistency.
Having many good reviews is a great sign, but pay close attention to bad reviews as well. Did the company respond to bad reviews?
Do you have a plan of action if the same bad service were to occur on your roofing job? If you don’t want to worry about the potential hassle of shoddy or unfinished work, look for a company that consistently puts customer service first, every time.
Roofing Repair Companies Near Me
Castle Roofing Group LLC has been BBB accredited since 2012 and has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. We care about our community and about making sure every single roofing job is done right. With our headquarters in Apopka, FL, we service Orlando, Winter Park, Clermont, DeLand, Sanford, The Villages, Kissimmee and Davenport for roofing repair and roof installation. Schedule a free estimate today, or call us at (407) 477-2823 for more information.
