Finding a roofer before a roofing problem starts

When one considers the scope of what is protected by your roof, such as your house, family, and possessions, when the roof has a problem, it’s reasonable to hire a professional roofing company. A homeowner will want a roofer long before the roof, and surrounding structures need to be repaired or replaced.

But, a roofing company isn’t something a homeowner needs every day. Here are some tools to find the best roofing company to meet your needs. Finding a roofer before a situation turns critical can save a homeowner headaches and a ton of money in the long run.

Look around the neighborhood

If a home is in a subdivision, the homeowner is in luck, because the houses and their roofs will be a similar age. When roofing companies start appearing on surrounding rooftops, the homeowner will know there’s a possibility he needs to start planning for a reroofing and watch the various crews in progress to see how they conduct their business.

Looking on the internet

As much as 96% of service industry professionals are contacted from a website, or their website is perused before the homeowner calls. The web connects us in a way that face-to-face interaction does not, especially during the pandemic. 

The good news is that it’s straightforward to see which companies have a solid work ethic or make their customers perpetually unhappy because they’re all reviewed. No one wants to take the advice of a random stranger, but if several people complain, there may be cause to look elsewhere.

Credentials

Handymen have a special place in our hearts for several projects, but roofing is something that should be to a licensed, bonded, insured roofer. For one thing, a homeowner never wants his repaired roof to leak. For another, roofing companies offer warranties and have insurance if one of their employees falls off your roof and breaks their arm--which is easy to do for someone who doesn’t have extensive roofing experience.

Word of mouth

Sometimes, we get jobs because someone’s brother or cousin needs a new roof or a roof repair, and they recommend us. It’s a great honor when someone is happy with our work, but it’s even better when they put our name out there.  

Since many service industries work together on various jobs, sometimes, a homeowner can ask their carpenter, plumber, or electrician if there’s someone they can recommend in another industry. It’s surprising how often they know one another and cross paths on various jobs. 

Starting small

One way to find a roofer is during a small repair or roof inspection. It allows the homeowner to see if the roofer arrives on time, conducts himself in a positive and professional manner, and explains things thoroughly. Once the repair or inspection is complete, if the homeowner is happy, it’s easy to add the roofer to the contacts in their cell phone. Especially in the case of an older roof, a homeowner who already has a roofer in mind when there is a problem will be way ahead of the curve.

Irish Roofing, for example, repairs skylights. If a homeowner has a problem with their skylight, calls us, and is happy with the repair, he never has to worry about who he can trust when he starts to see shingle damage on his roof; we’re already connected.

Sample their work before an emergency or big job

If you need a small but non-essential repair, it will give you a chance to see their work firsthand. If you like their work, you can add them to your contacts and call with confidence if there is a problem or even an emergency.

For example, we perform skylight repairs.  If a homeowner has a situation where they need a skylight fixed, it’s a great opportunity to meet us and see how we operate. The essential thing is that once we establish a connection through a small job, it’s easier to call us when it’s time for the bigger repair  jobs or a replacement.

Irish Roofing Company provides the Phoenix Valley with roof inspection, installation, sealing and repair. We offer shingle services, tile roof services, flat roof services, roof cleaning, roof inspection, roof installation, leak repair, roof recovering, roof repair, roof sealing, and wood shake services for commercial and residential customers.