If your roof needs repair after having been damaged in a storm or your roof needs replacing after many years of service you will need to hire a professional roofer in Aurora IL. Like most things around the home, this includes plumbers and electricians; you only start looking for them when you need them.
Here are a few helpful tips that may help you find the roofer your need:
One of the best places to start your search is the local building supply. The employees working behind the counters are working with roofers all day long, filling their orders for material. These counter people are a great source for names, they may even be able to identify roofers that specialize in working on roofs similar to the one on your house.
Once you short list a few candidates, you need to go through a process to ensure you are hiring the right roofer in Aurora IL.
* It is extremely important that you ensure the candidate is licensed and bonded; ask for current documentary proof of this.
* They must have workers compensation and liability insurance. Working on a roof is a dangerous job and even though good roofers are aware of this, accidents can and do happen. Do not rely on your homeowners insurance, it will not cover this; if the roofer is not insured, move on.
* You will want to deal with a company that has a fixed location with an office and a yard for materials and equipment. Especially after a big storm, many dubious characters prowl the neighborhood looking to take advantage of the situation. If a roofer has a fixed physical location, they are legitimate, if not, chances are they are not.
* Find out exactly how they clean up and dispose of material. You will want to have a roofer that not only knows his job, but is environmentally aware and disposes of the scrap and rubble properly.
* Do not hire a roofer without a detailed proposal that outlines everything that they are going to be done; along with a breakdown of the costs. When you have a detailed proposal, you can easily compare multiple proposals.
* Are the roofers registered with and certified by the manufacturer of the material that they propose using on your roof? Many materials need to be installed in a certain way and unless it is the warranty may be invalidated.
Once you get answers to these questions, you are in a better position to hire the best roofer in Aurora IL for your specific needs.
If you are looking for an experienced roofer in Aurora IL then you are invited to discuss your roofing needs with the professional’s at Showalter Roofing Service, Inc.
