Know What Questions to Ask Your Contractor
3 Questions to Ask Roofing Service Providers
Hiring the right roofing service provider is a hard ordeal. On top of having a leaking and damaged roof, you have to look through all of the available roofing contractors in your region to find the one who will get the job done right while still being affordable. Often, you might not know what makes the contractor trustworthy or reliable, particularly if you have never hired one or a new homeowner. Below are 3 of the essential questions you can ask your contractor before employing them.
Will you remove the old roof?
It’s common for the contractors to give your old roof a visual inspection and decide to apply the shingles over it. Visual inspections will always fail to identify such problems such as rotten or soft spots. If those issues linger, they’ll only lead to larger problems for your roof in the future. Your old roof should always be removed before installing a new one to make sure all problems have been addressed and identified.
Will you install a drip edge?
Drip edge and edge metal are small pieces of aluminum placed under the shingle, where it extends off the roof. This helps lead runoff into the gutters instead of behind them, protecting the fascia and wood of your roof. Other contractors might not install this unless it’s mentioned, so bring it up before hiring a roofing service provider.
How will you protect the gutters?
It’s easy to overlook how the roofing contractor will access the roof when you’re looking for a new roof, but it’s important for the safety of your gutters. Ladder stabilizers and standoffs will help protect your gutters while your roof is being replaced. You can ask your roofing contractor whether they use ladder stabilizers and standoffs. If they don’t use these, ask how they plan to protect your gutters. If they refuse to answer or don’t have a clear answer, they’re not the right roofing contractor for you!
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