Hiring the Right Roofing Contractor
November 2013 ISSUE
Hiring the Right Roofing Contractor Tropical Roofing Products has been in this industry for over 60 years. Our reps have seen it all. Unfortunately, there is a common occurrence that takes place every so often involving a home or building owner and a group of scammers claiming to be “professional” roofing contractors. After a natural disaster or even on an ordinary day, a workman may show up at your door claiming to offer a “free look” up on your roof for any cracks, leaks or various damages. They will then come back with a laundry list of problems that “need fixing.” Many home or building owners would rather ere on the side of caution than allow a potential problem to create further damage. That is when they break out the checkbooks. These disguised scammers may then take that check and never be seen or heard from again. Either that, or they will complete the job to subpar standards and leave you the victim of an age-old scam. Here at TRP, we want you to be better protected against all those unqualified to work on your roof. Here are some simple guidelines you can follow to ensure that you hire only the most qualified and trustworthy roofer for the job. 1. BBB accreditation - Almost any roofer worth hiring will have a fully accreted business established by the Better Business Bureau. This accreditation means that the company has been established as a legitimate business and they are far more qualified to climb up on your roof than some blue-collar straggler with a hammer and overalls claiming legitimacy. 2. References - Collect at least three references from your potential roofer and check them! Past testimonials are one of the very best ways to gauge the quality of service you will receive. Call up each of the references and ask a few questions. Don’t be afraid to get too specific, either. “Did the roofers complete the job on time?” “Were they punctual and friendly?” “Did any problems arise after the job was completed?”
More Than Half a Century Of Roofing Product Innovation Designed Specifically for Roofing Professionals
3. Quote Comparison - After you narrow down your search to a handful of BBB accredited roofers with trusted references, acquire a quote from each roofer based on the job you need done. Stack those quotes up, side by side, and see which one fits your budget and expectations. The best defense against any illegitimate business practitioners is to arm yourself with knowledge. These tips are sure to assist the common home or building owner of any potential problems. For more information on hiring a roofing contractor you can trust, visit the BBB website.
West Wayne Heironimus 727-822-6535 [email protected]
South Bob Vitale 954-770-2141 [email protected]
West Dawn Holsinger 727-420-3112 [email protected]
South Bernie Abrami 561-750-6000 [email protected]
West Justin Burmham 813-597-7790 [email protected]
West Ken Cameron 727-289-3624 [email protected]
North/Central Chris Godbold 352-406-2151 [email protected]
North/Central Greg Henson 321-917-3202 [email protected]
www.SmarterThanWater.com
Hiring the Right Roofing Contractor Tropical Roofing Products has been in this industry for over 60 years. Our reps have seen it all. Unfortunately, there is a common occurrence that takes place every so often involving a home or building owner and a group of scammers claiming to be “professional” roofing contractors. After a natural disaster or even on an ordinary day, a workman may show up at your door claiming to offer a “free look” up on your roof for any cracks, leaks or various damages. They will then come back with a laundry list of problems that “need fixing.” Many home or building owners would rather ere on the side of caution than allow a potential problem to create further damage. That is when they break out the checkbooks. These disguised scammers may then take that check and never be seen or heard from again. Either that, or they will complete the job to subpar standards and leave you the victim of an age-old scam. Here at TRP, we want you to be better protected against all those unqualified to work on your roof. Here are some simple guidelines you can follow to ensure that you hire only the most qualified and trustworthy roofer for the job. 1. BBB accreditation - Almost any roofer worth hiring will have a fully accreted business established by the Better Business Bureau. This accreditation means that the company has been established as a legitimate business and they are far more qualified to climb up on your roof than some blue-collar straggler with a hammer and overalls claiming legitimacy. 2. References - Collect at least three references from your potential roofer and check them! Past testimonials are one of the very best ways to gauge the quality of service you will receive. Call up each of the references and ask a few questions. Don’t be afraid to get too specific, either. “Did the roofers complete the job on time?” “Were they punctual and friendly?” “Did any problems arise after the job was completed?”
More Than Half a Century Of Roofing Product Innovation Designed Specifically for Roofing Professionals
3. Quote Comparison - After you narrow down your search to a handful of BBB accredited roofers with trusted references, acquire a quote from each roofer based on the job you need done. Stack those quotes up, side by side, and see which one fits your budget and expectations. The best defense against any illegitimate business practitioners is to arm yourself with knowledge. These tips are sure to assist the common home or building owner of any potential problems. For more information on hiring a roofing contractor you can trust, visit the BBB website.
West Wayne Heironimus 727-822-6535 [email protected]
South Bob Vitale 954-770-2141 [email protected]
West Dawn Holsinger 727-420-3112 [email protected]
South Bernie Abrami 561-750-6000 [email protected]
West Justin Burmham 813-597-7790 [email protected]
West Ken Cameron 727-289-3624 [email protected]
North/Central Chris Godbold 352-406-2151 [email protected]
North/Central Greg Henson 321-917-3202 [email protected]
www.SmarterThanWater.com
