Top 10 Things to Look for in an Industrial/Commercial Roofing Contractor
Published on Nov 19, 2015
Before you select an industrial/commercial roofing contractor, review this handy list of the top ten things to look for . . . or avoid.
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Top 10 Things
to look for in an industrial/commercial roofing contractor
Before you select an industrial/commercial roofing contractor to work on your roof, review this handy list of the top ten things you should look for (or avoid).
30% of your building
protects 100% of your assets
30% of your building protects 100% of your assets, so make sure you carefully select a roofing contractor.
Follow this list of ten tips to ensure you make the right choice.
Follow this list of ten tips to ensure you make the right choice.
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#1 do your research
Know who you are about to do business with
Ask to speak with current clients and talk to the contractor about recently completed work.
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#2 Stay Calm
We know it can be scary when your roof is leaking!
We know it can be scary when your roof is leaking but slow down and take a deep breath.
Most contractors would not be able to start a job immediately, so be wary of a contractor who says they can start right away.
A professional contractor will help you to solve your immediate problem and schedule a major repair for later.
Most contractors would not be able to start a job immediately, so be wary of a contractor who says they can start right away.
A professional contractor will help you to solve your immediate problem and schedule a major repair for later.
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#3 Avoid high pressure
and pushy sales tactics
Professional contractors are not pushy, but rather provide high quality educational information to help you make the right decisions.
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#4 Shop, shop, shop around
Do not pick the first contractor who shows up!
Don't pick the first contractor who shows up!
Instead, look at your options and look into each prospective contractor.
Instead, look at your options and look into each prospective contractor.
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#5 Look for credentials
for the area you are located in
Look for these credentials (or similar ones, depending on the area you are in).
Membership in CRCA - Canadian Roofing Contractors Association and OIRCA - Ontario Industrial Roofing Contractors Association.
Membership in CRCA - Canadian Roofing Contractors Association and OIRCA - Ontario Industrial Roofing Contractors Association.
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#6 get everything in writing
The scope of work, timelines, price, etc.
The scope of work, timelines (although, keep in mind roofing is weather permitting), price, etc.
Require and obtain a written contract showing the name, address, business license number, phone number, email and website of the contractor.
Ask for proof of current WSIB coverage.
Require and obtain a written contract showing the name, address, business license number, phone number, email and website of the contractor.
Ask for proof of current WSIB coverage.
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#7 Look for good communication skills
Find a contractor you can communicate with easily
Good communication skills will make things far easier.
Find a contractor you are comfortable communicating with and who will help you understand the process (every step of the way).
This is a critical element of your selection process.
Find a contractor you are comfortable communicating with and who will help you understand the process (every step of the way).
This is a critical element of your selection process.
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#8 Do not work with a contractor
unless they offer a written guarantee on both materials and labour
We can't stress this enough.
Absolutely do not entertain working with a contractor unless they provide a written guarantee on both materials and labour.
Absolutely do not entertain working with a contractor unless they provide a written guarantee on both materials and labour.
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#9 A contractor is only as good
as their employees!
Find out if the contractor you are considering trains their staff regularly and frequently on safety, plus product and materials knowledge.
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#10 How long has the contractor
been in business?
The longer they've been around, the more experience they will possess.
As well, an established firm will be there when you need them and will be able to honour their warrantees.
As well, an established firm will be there when you need them and will be able to honour their warrantees.
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Shouldn't you?
Visit our website to book our free Healthy Roof Inspection and Report.
Give us a call at 1-855-727-7709 or email us at healthyroof@specifiedroofing.com
Shouldn't you?
Visit our website to book our free Healthy Roof Inspection and Report.
Give us a call at 1-855-727-7709 or email us at healthyroof@specifiedroofing.com
