How can I find a reputable roofer/company? HELP!!!?

Question

I've had several estimates on my roof and they all give different
prices.Some say I have 2 Layers of shingles, and others say I have three layers of shingles. the highest estimate was for $5,800.00 down to 4400.00 (one company came out twice and gave me two different estimates)

Answer 1

Here is a link to the National Roofing Contractors Association http://www.nrca.net/consumer/default.aspx
There is allot of great advice on finding a good roofer and you can search by zip code.
I would ask for proof of insurance before they start including Workman's compensation. Ask if they do the work themselves or subcontract it out. Make sure you have a contract with a start and finish date, all materials to be used listed with specific type and quantity and a detailed scope of work before you give any type of deposit. There are allot of very good roofers out there but beware of the bad apples that give us all a bad reputation like the first person to answer alluded to.

Answer 2

You can tell how many shingles is to look up close and you can see if there are more than one layer. It cost more to shingle a house with 2 or more layers. One layer you can put another roof on top but your insurance or whatever will not pay or recommend over 2 layers. It cost more to do it because they have to remove both or more layers of roof and check to see if the plywood is ok or what. It depends on the size of the house and price of shingles you want. You can measure the outside of your house and call home depo or lowes and they will tell you how to measure the roof and decide how much shingles cost for it.(without labor) We had hurricane 2 years ago and had several estimates and some were more and some were less. You ask for references and call them.

Answer 3

I would buy from a hobby breeder, and, from the description that you have given, I have. My breeding Mentors are a couple that lives about 45 minutes away from where I live. They have 3 bitches, though they are planning on getting a ***** from Germany this summer- the Vom Hause Wagner line. They have one dog(male), too, and currently are raising a litter of 10 great dane puppies. That's the thing- they are good reputable breeders, they could only be better if I could only convince them to take their dogs to the show. They get all of the needed health testing done (don't ask me, I'm only 13 so I don't know) and next week they are taking about 4 of their co-owned dogs to the vet for hip dypsplasia testing. On the other hand, all but one of their "pack" of great danes come from Poland, France, or Germany and have champion grandparents and parents. These dogs are very beautiful and sturdy and muscular. They are the most beautiful body shape and an awsome steel blue with no white- but their body forms are quite a bit different than american danes. So, they would most likely not place well in an American show; they would have to go to another country to get the places they deserved, and of course that will not matter to the AKC. So look at it anyway you want, but here is my opinion; some breeders may be very responsible but not as well known because they do not show their dogs. These dogs may not do well in Amercian shows, but it does not change the "hobby breeders" quality of dogs.

Answer 4

Get referrals from your neighborhood or try Angie's list on the Internet. Two or three layers mean that they should all come off with a new single layer installed. Cost will vary with size of the roof, underlying structural damage (some wood may need to be replaced), and materials used. We used a man referred to us by someone we trusted who had done good work on our chimneys. We paid an extra $700 to go to 40 year architectural shingles and paid a total of $6500..

Answer 5

My husband is in construction and I go on all his jobs with him( I'm a Hands On helper!.
My advice is first of all check that they hold a valid license and check with your state board to make sure they don't have any complaints against them.

Next ask to see their portfolio or pics of previous work. They should have a couple previous clients that don't mind you taking a look at his prior work.

(Whether you decide to go with someone licensed or not, they should preferably been in the business for hopefully a few years.)
You might ask a neighbor who has a good roof who he used too. People like compliments and are often happy to refer.

A good contractor should be professional and reliable, with a good reputation and referrals, but also won't be the cheapest. My husband is one of the best at what he does and charges accordingly, but he is worth it and finishes jobs on time, needless to say, he has many happy clients.

Hope this helps and Good Luck!

Answer 6

Make sure to check with the contractor's board to see if they are licensed and bonded. From that website, you can check to see if there are any claims against them. You can also file claims from this website. You can see how long they have been in business and if they are allowed to contract for homes and/or businesses. You might also check the Better Business Bureau and see if there is any activity on any of the contractors that you are considering.

Answer 7

That is a small price variance .
And as material costs and labor are changing ,
So will the estimates .

As long as the yellow page ad said , "licensed & insured" ,
They are as reputable as they can get .

Although you may want to verify the license & insurance .

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Answer 8

look in the reputable roofing handbook on page 43. it lists a lot of them

Answer 9

Did you ask for their business license or actually go to their office ???? You might be able to ask Your Homeowner's
Insurance Coverer for a reputable person.

Answer 10

Dude! You used reputable and roofer in the same sentance!