If you’re wondering, “What guarantees can my roofing contractor provide?” Let Watkins Construction & Roofing help you out. Nothing in life is guaranteed. But at least a roof should be! A solid roof over one’s head does more than shield its residents from the weather. Also, it gives a sense of safety and comfort.
However, the expense and complexity of roofing repair or roof replacement make it an intimidating project for homeowners. Selecting a competent, trustworthy contractor is a common source of stress!
So, you may wonder, what types of guarantees should a roofing company offer? Here, we will show you what guarantees to expect from your contractor.
Contractor Insurance Safeguards Everyone
Contractors must provide minimum guarantees. If they do not offer company information when requested, be wary.
First, every contractor should have general liability and workers’ compensation. These guarantees safeguard contractors and homeowners. As a client, you may request copies of insurance policies and all warranties.
Likewise, quality contractors offer these two warranties:
- Manufacturer Warranty
- Quality/Satisfaction warranty
Manufacturer warranties guarantee roofing materials are defect-free and last a minimum duration without repairs. Meanwhile, the quality/satisfaction warranty guarantees the contractor’s work and quality. You can get optionally extended your warranties’ timeframe for a fee.
Comparing Price vs. Quality
Homeowners in Alabama have several top-quality roofing company alternatives. Besides, they will find an increasing number of fly-by-night roofing contractors. But remember that cheap does not mean good.
Low pricing may show your contractor will cut corners in your project, affecting the resulting quality.
The homeowner may save if the roofing job goes well. But, for example, if the contractor is uninsured and suffers an injury on the job, you may end up paying for medical expenditures.
Does your roofer not guarantee its craftsmanship or product quality? You may lose significant money!
Consider how the job is done and how it affects the surrounding areas. A good roofing contractor should safeguard everything in the working zone, taking responsibility for any harm.
Watkins Construction & Roofing protects windows, garage doors, and landscaping with a “Catch-All” breathable netting system. Also, we utilize an Equipter (drivable dumpster) to properly dispose of shingles in hard-to-reach places without damaging your plants. Cheaper contractors may use ground-thrown tarps, but they harm plants.
Moreover, they may toss many pounds of shingles into the yard below, damaging your landscape. Windows, siding, paint, other home elements, yard structures, and automobiles may also suffer damage.
So, are inexpensive contractors worth the expense of fixing or replacing their damage? Beware! Homeowners looking for cheap estimates usually pay more!
The Insurance Provider Approved My Claim. What Happens Next?
You have made it through the maze that is filing an insurance claim. Now, you need to know how much money may expect to get. There are two distinct payment structures:
- Replacement Cost Value (RCV): The insurance company will pay to replace all the items in the contractor’s estimate.
- Actual Cash Value (ACV): The insurance provider will pay the roof’s assessed value, depending on current values.
Most insurers use RCV. But you may use ACV if your roof is old.
The insurance scope should specify how payments will be sent. You and your contractor must talk about it to avoid confusion. Does your insurance plan cover only ACV? You can apply some strategies for paying beyond the deductible. For instance, you can use ACV funds from gutters, siding, or paint to cover the full RCV of the roof without paying more out of pocket. In this case, your ACV insurance coverage should include several trades, such as roof, gutters, siding, and paint.
Trustworthy roofing contractors will guide customers through filing insurance claims.
Read Carefully that Contract Before Signing
Contracts are binding. Thus, understanding clearly the contract you sign with your roofing company is critical. It is vital to read everything and ask questions, even the legalese. Pay special attention to these aspects:
- Scope of work
- Material and workmanship warranties
- Timelines
- Contractor Liability
Homeowners want roof repairs done quickly. Roof repair should not create new harm! Hence, contractors should finish their work quickly and well while minimizing property damage.
It Is Time to Raise the Roof
Watkins Construction & Roofing can provide you with the help you need. Getting in touch with us can be done by calling us at 251-299-8151. We service areas in Gulf Shores, Spanish Fort, Foley, Fairhope, Robertsdale, and Orange Beach, AL.
