What You Need to Ask When Planning to Replace Your Roof

As you look for prospects who can take on your roofing project, you’ll need to check whether they’re licensed to do the job. Roof repair and installation must only be done by licensed contractors as required by many states in the U.S. The business license is usually issued by the state agency, which proves that they meet the requirements to operate their business in the area.

But even if your favored contractor has a business license, this isn’t always enough to prove that they can complete your roofing project. Make sure to ask these questions first:

“What’s Your Business Address?”

Before hiring a contractor for your project, you need to be aware of where they’re operating their business. They may sometimes only provide a P.O. Box address, but this is probably because they’re working out of their home. This shouldn’t be a problem as some contractors do this to reduce overhead and keep the prices competitive. However, you still need to know where their business address is so that you can check the place yourself later on. If they can keep their place well-maintained and neat, then you can expect them to do the same while they work on your roofing project!

“How Will You Protect My Property?”

Normally, the torn-off material from your old roofing system is deposited onto tarps and then into a dumpster or straight into the dumpster. Your hired roofing contractor should also know that your gutters, deck, landscaping, and other surrounding areas of your home should be covered to prevent dust and debris from damaging them. This also ensures a clean and safer working environment throughout the renovation process. 

“What Type of Insurance Do You Have?”

When your property gets damaged or an accident happens during the roofing process, don’t expect your homeowner’s insurance policy to pay for the expenses. If your contractor doesn’t have at least workers’ compensation and liability insurance, then you’ll be forced to shoulder the costs. Workers’ compensation covers the expenses in case a roofer gets injured, while liability insurance covers the damages on your property during the roofing renovation.

Lask Exterior Solutions, LLC is one of the best roofers in the area. You can count on our excellent services to get the job done right! Call us today at (815) 964-2220 or fill out our online contact form. We serve our customers in Rockford and surrounding IL areas.