{"id":4167,"date":"2018-02-22T16:36:21","date_gmt":"2018-02-22T16:36:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gutterscincinnati.com\/staging\/?p=4167"},"modified":"2024-06-12T13:53:21","modified_gmt":"2024-06-12T13:53:21","slug":"ask-questions-hiring-roofing-contractor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gutterscincinnati.com\/staging\/ask-questions-hiring-roofing-contractor\/","title":{"rendered":"Ask These Questions before Hiring a Roofing Contractor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Most of us will probably only hire a roofer a handful of time in our lifetime.\u00a0 If you\u2019ve determined your roof needs replacement and you\u2019re in the process of hiring a professional, ask these five questions to make sure the roofer you\u2019re considering is the right person for the job.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><em>\u201cHave you ever done business under a different name?\u201d <\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The reaction from this question is more important than the actual response.\u00a0 That\u2019s because it\u2019s highly improbable that a contractor that went under and had to restart their business under a different name isn\u2019t going to be likely to want to share lots of details.\u00a0 If you\u2019re questioning the caliber or work a roofer will perform, it\u2019s wise to investigate them on watchdog websites like the Better Business Bureau and Angie\u2019s List.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><em>\u201cCan you provide me a list of local references?\u201d <\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Any reputable roofer should be able to easily supply a list of area homeowners that they have performed work for.\u00a0 Be sure that the list includes recent installs, as well as those a few years old.\u00a0 This will provide a well-rounded understanding of current practices and how well older projects are holding up.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><em>\u201cAre you willing to provide your estimate in writing?\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Trustworthy roofing contractors are accustomed to putting their proposal in writing.\u00a0 Bear in mind that an estimate should include information such as timeline for work being commenced once the contract is signed, payment expectations, and color &amp; material being used.\u00a0 This information keeps everyone on the same page.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><em>\u201cCan you provide me with a local address?\u201d <\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Be wary of any roofing contractor that supplies a PO box as their primary address.\u00a0 Lack of a physical address makes it nearly impossible to track down a roofer if they collect a down payment and don\u2019t complete the work.\u00a0 Storm chasing roofers that have a physical location, though several states away are a gamble to work with because it is much more difficult to get them to make any needed adjustments after initial installation.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><em>\u201cWhat will be done to protect my landscaping?\u201d <\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Seasoned roofers have concise procedures in place to protect a home\u2019s landscaping during tear-off.\u00a0 This includes dedicating specific spots for shingles to be dropped during tear-off and the use of tarps.\u00a0 The roofer you entrust for your project should also coordinate the delivery and removal of a dumpster for your project.\u00a0 Placement should be in an agreed upon area that does not prevent you from entering and exiting your garage.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Don&#8217;t hire a roofing contractor without reading this first! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":4152,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[297],"tags":[308,336,337,338,339],"class_list":["post-4167","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-roofing","tag-cost-of-roof-replacement","tag-roofing-company-near-me","tag-replace-roof","tag-roofing-contractors-near-me","tag-roof-replacement-cost"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Best Questions to Ask Residential Roofing Contractor in Ohio - Details Here<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Get a detailed list of the best questions that homeowners should be asking a local roofer before hiring. 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