Introduction
Poor quality work can cost much more in the long-term, from further roof damage to damage to the rest of your property.
It is important to hire the right roofer for the right job at the right time before a project begins.
Costs
Looking at standard industry prices for common roofing jobs is a useful tool for getting an idea of how extra costs are incurred and provide you with a comparison.
Getting the right roofer
Selecting the right roofer is important to avoid skimping on roof costs and providing you with inadequate finishes to the job at hand.
No one wants a rogue roofer; bad repairs and installations often lead to more damage.
The main thing to watch out for is if the price seems to low, if the price is extremely low you will often find such roofers are using inadequate materials. Therefore, not giving you the full price range to make it appear like they’re doing you a favour will make finance damage more costly in the future.
We recommend two things when selecting a roofer:
1). Find a roofer you can trust to do the job well.
2). Not attempt to sell you anything that you don’t need.
Overall, you want your home to be protected and save on the job you want completed.
How do you find a good roofer ?
◦ Checkatrade (save time on having to browse multiple roofer websites and online listings)
◦ Personal Recommendations
◦ Local Works (specialists often use signage and banners on their jobs)
◦ Google Reviews
How to hire a roofing contractor ?
Take these steps to hiring the right roofing contractor:
◦ Experience: NSOA has over 60 years combined roofing experience with all types of roofing and waterproofing.
◦ Qualifications
◦ Insurance: recommended to use roofers with public liability insurance.
◦ Physical and online presence (e.g., address, contact number, checkatrade reviews and rating, Google reviews and rating).
How to ensure you’re paying the best price ?
The most important thing to remember with hiring a roofer is getting the best deal is not being offered the cheapest option.
Ask yourself - why is the work you are receiving cheaper than the previous quote you received ?
As a roofing contractor, NSOA will offer you the best value option.
Appointments
You will require the roofer to come to your property before assessing what needs to be done and before giving you a quote.
On appointment it is a good opportunity for you to meet the contractor personally and consider your opinions about them in the process.
This is where trust plays a vital role in choosing the right contractor, not just for roofing but for every trade.
Most people follow a 3-quote process when hiring a roofing contractor, according to Checkatrade.
Making Payments
It is not recommended to pay the whole amount due upfront before the commencement of works.
A deposit from a roofer’s perspective is essential for works to begin as long as there’s a contract.
From a customer's perspective it should be seen as a reasonable request.
Timekeeping
Often roofers give a timeline for when they expect to have completed the works on the specification.
Waiting lists apply to roofers who are especially busy, however if there’s a small patch repair to be made roofers will be more likely to fit you in and can even make the repair when quoting to get you watertight in an emergency.
Other factors when hiring a roofing contractor:
◦ Photos and explanations of repairs or roofing installation. (Can be found on website, Instagram portfolio, WhatsApp message, shown directly to you when quoting)
◦ Materials (these will be reflected in the quotation)
◦ Guarantee of work and offering a warranty (NSOA offers a manufacturers guarantee for certain products and offers a warranty for their services by our insurers)
◦ Planning Permission
◦ Estimates and Quotes (make sure you get a quote so that there are no additional costs incurred at the end of the job.
◦ Weather contingencies (schedules will be delayed if there are inclement weather conditions).
◦ Seek clarification on when the works will be carried out - we work around your schedule as well as ours.
◦ For larger jobs there will be project managers to ensure the process runs smoothly.
◦ Ask whether it will be the person themselves completing the work or a subcontractor.
◦ Roofing contractors often quote to include rubbish collection and waste removal.
◦ Extra costs may include: scaffolding hire, equipment hire and skip hire but again will be included in the quotation.
◦ Photos of the finished job will be sent or shown to you if requested.
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