Your Guide to Finding a Reputable Roofing Company

When it comes to home improvement, your roof is one of the most critical components. It protects your home from the elements and adds to its overall aesthetic and value. Therefore, finding a reputable roofing company is crucial to ensure quality workmanship and a long-lasting roof. Just Google ‘Roofing Company near me’, and you will likely start to feel overwhelmed with the amount of results. To help with your search, Par One Construction is providing some homeowner best practices when you are shopping for your next home project partner.

Check online reviews to see what past customers say and if they were pleased with the workmanship

We recommend reviewing a few different sites, including Google, Angi, Yelp, and Facebook. Don’t just look at the most recent few reviews and call it a closed case. Take a few minutes to gather some general ideas of the feedback themes and consistencies, such as reviewers commenting repeatedly on a company’s professionalism. There are bound to be some challenging customer reviews, but don’t put too much weight if they are few and far between.

 
A nice touch is a company that responds to reviews. This demonstrates a focus on customer satisfaction. 

Ask friends, family, and colleagues for recommendations

There are a lot of homeowners out there. Ask your inner circle, relatives, and coworkers for recommendations. Recommendations from people you trust will put you more at ease with the shopping process.

If you do end up going with a referral, let the company know that they were recommended and by whom in the chance they offer referral discounts or other benefits.

Ask for customer references

No one knows better how a company performed than a customer that has used their services. Ask prospective roofing companies for a few customer references that can attest to their workmanship, professionalism, and overall experience. This is a big investment. Do your research.

Ensure the roofer has insurance, warranties, and industry-specific certifications

Your roofing company should be covered by liability insurance which covers any damages that might occur in the process of doing work on your home. We also recommend researching the PA Attorney General Contractor website to confirm the contractor is registered with the state.

Warranties that are offered should also be discussed upfront, and the company should feel comfortable reviewing options and explaining what is covered. To isolate elite companies, look for additional certifications given out by roofing manufacturers, such as CertainTeed.

Par One Construction also offers workers’ compensation, which isn’t common across the industry. However, this is very important to our team.

Inquire about the roofer's past experiences with a job scope like yours

Even if a company has a lot of tenure and positive reviews, it is important that they have rich experience with the specific project you want completed for your home. For example, if you want a metal roof, ask the contractor for recent photos of their work with metal roofs and their approach to that type of project.

Always get a few quotes for comparison

Once you’ve shortened your prospect list and are ready to collect quotes, make sure you pursue a few for comparison. You might be surprised how much they differ.

While cost is a critical piece of the equation, it is important to weigh it with the above listed elements, such as past experiences, referrals, reviews, and certifications. You don’t just want your most important home projects done for the lowest price. You also want them done right.

The Par One Construction team offers free roof consultations! Call us today at (717) 292-0761.