MISTAKE #3: Not Using A Local Roofing Contractor
Did you know that there are several software apps for computers and devices that will track hailstorms and report to the user where a storm has occurred? The reports include the specific areas and even the size of the hail that fell. Storm-chasing roofers use this software to tell them where the prime areas in the country are that they should concentrate their marketing and canvassing efforts in order to make sales.
Out-of-town roofers will always try to convince homeowners that they are better off hiring these companies rather than a local company because in the aftermath of a storm, the local roofers “can’t handle all the new work load”. They tell the homeowners that they can get faster, better service from an out-of-towner. This certainly isn’t true.
If you hire an out-of-town roofer and then have a problem that needs a warranty service, even if the roofer is in Denver, how easy do you think it will be to get him and his crew to come back to your area to repair your issue?
How Can You Tell If The Roofer Is Local?
First thing to do is look at his license plate and/or his phone number on his business card or truck. If the license plate is from out of state, or if he doesn’t have a local phone number, find a different contractor. You can also contact Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (719-327-2880) if you live in El Paso County, or your local governing authority if you’re in a different county. You can also contact the Southern Colorado BBB to check on a business, but it’s also a great idea to call your local insurance agent and ask for a recommendation to a local contractor. If you don’t have someone you can call, please call Homestead Roofing.