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5 Things To Discuss With Your Roofing Contractor Before You Get A New Roof Installed

27 April 2020

Isaac Simpson

If you've never been through the experience of having a new roof put on your house, you may wonder what to expect. Your roofer will meet with you before work begins to discuss the type of roofing you want and to set the dates for the supplies to be delivered and work to begin. That's the perfect time to ask the roofer about the process and to clear up any questions you have. Here are some things you may want to talk to the roofer about.

1. The Terms Of The Contract

The first step in getting a new roof is to get estimates. These are best guesses at how much it will cost to put a roof on your house. The next step is to sign a contract. The contract is legally binding, and it lays out how the roofing job will proceed and the type of materials that will be used. The price on the contract could be different from the price of the quote. You'll want to read through the contract carefully and ask questions about anything you don't understand.

2. The Terms Of The Warranty

Your roof might come with two warranties. The first is from the manufacturer of the shingles and the second is from the roofing contractor that covers workmanship. Understand how the warranties work and what you might accidentally do to void a warranty.

3. The Roofing Choice

Your roofing contractor can help you choose the right roofing for your house based on other homes in your neighborhood, your local climate, and potential risks such as hail or wildfires. Even if you opt for asphalt shingles, there are still choices to make. For instance, you may want algae-resistant shingles if your home is in shade.

4. The Preparations

You'll probably need to clear space in your driveway for a dumpster to sit, and you may need to clear lawn decor from the area so workers can do their job without the worry of harming anything in your yard. You might also need to prep the inside of your house since the vibrations from the roof might cause things to fall from the wall or off shelves.

5. The Cleanup

Your roofing contractor will probably leave your property in the same condition they found it. They often bring in a dumpster to collect debris from the roof and then haul it all away. They should even use a tool to collect stray nails from your yard, so no debris or destruction is left behind.

Contact a business like Toth Roofing to learn more about the roofing process.

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