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ASK ROOFER >>CHOOSING THE RIGHT ROOFING CONTRACTOR
Choosing the Right Roofing Contractor
While there is no one size fits all contractor for every roofing project, taking steps to find the best contractor for you can help avoid costly mistakes and ongoing problems with your property. Unfortunately Florida has had its fair share of difficulties involving contractors whether they be unqualified or unlicensed and property owners have to be more careful than ever before.
Following some of the tips below can help you find the best contractor for your particular job and help ensure that the job goes well:
- First, make sure that the contractor is licensed by the State of Florida. Unlicensed contracting carries severe penalties and ultimately hiring an unlicensed contractor can prove very costly to the homeowner as well. You can check the contractor’s license at www.myFloridalicense.com.
- Second, ensure that your contractor is insured. They should have general liability, auto insurance and worker’s compensation insurance. In order to make sure you are covered in most injury circumstances, pay particular attention to Worker's Compensation. You may be responsible for an accident on the job if the contractor is not properly insured.
- Make sure your contractor has lots of experience in the project you are undertaking. For example, a roofing contractor that specializes in commercial flat roofs may not be suitable for residential sloped roof, not matter how competent they are in their specialization. Ask the contractor for references as well as examples of their work.
- Finally it's always helpful to use the resource available online and by word of mouth to ensure that you're choosing the right contractor. Using websites like Angie's List and the Better Business Bureau and talking to friends or neighbors about who they use for their project may be helpful in choosing a contractor.
No matter what contractor you choose, once they begin the job, be sure to monitor the progress and ensure that nothing seems to be out of the ordinary. Keeping an eye out can help you save money and avoid costly trouble. You can download our roofing checklist by clicking here..
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