Whether you are putting a new roof or replacing an old one, it is highly important to find a good roofing contractor that is professional and well established. There are many typical questions that most homeowners ask to ensure the company’s eligibility and professionalism. When it is your first time, you might be confused about the things you would need to ask roofing company in San Antonio. The following are the things you need to learn before signing any contract. 

1. Are they licensed?

There are states that require a roofer company to be licensed in their state. However, this depends on the state you are into. For instance, one code may be required in one state and another code may be required in another state. The basic step is to search the code requirements of the state you are currently in. You can search for your prospect company for their business in state and federal directories to make sure they even exist.  

2. Do they have workman’s insurance and general liability insurance?

They should have a liability insurance and good worker’s compensation that ensures workers’ safety as well as your house’s damages. You wouldn’t want to be held reliable to any worker’s accidents or damages to your property that might happen during the roof installation or replacement. Ask immediately for proof.  

Ask for specific details of what the company would do to protect your landscaping. This includes protection of the gutters, and the landscaping such as the trees, flowers, and shrubs. Where will the ladder go? Where will the old shingles and old plywood be dropped? What will they do to fix the damage? 

3. How long have they been in the business?

A good indication that your prospect company has been providing quality service is the number of years they are in the business. This means that they have handled many customers for several decades already. This also provides you with references that could give you reviews and ratings about the company’s service. 

An old company means a permanent location that ensures the company’s stability.   

4. What will be the cost of the plywood or do they provide written estimates about the costs in general?

There will be contractors that would skip in providing you this information especially when you don’t take the gut to ask this question. This is important because once the roof is up, it would be difficult to dispute over an inflated cost of a plywood sheeting. So, before the fixing happens, ask first how much it will cost per plywood so that they won’t leave you any surprises during the job. This will also give you time and enough preparation for the cost and for which company to choose. 

In general, you should ask for written estimates and specifications for prices before the actual construction/repair. Also, find out if they ask for a deposit. Be wary if your contractor asks for over 1/3 of the cost of the whole project.