Hiring a commercial roofing Minneapolis company is a big decision. If you make the wrong choice, you could end up with a big mess on your hands. But if you choose the right company, you could be very pleased with the work and may not have to have further repairs done for many years to come. Here are some questions you should ask the commercial roofing companies you are considering hiring so you can narrow down your list to find the best one for your job.
Do you provide a “good workmanship” warranty?
There’s a difference between a warranty on the materials used in your roof and a “good workmanship” warranty. With a warranty on the materials, the manufacturer guarantees that the materials will last for at least a certain period of time. But a good workmanship warranty stands behind the actual job that the worker from the company does on the roof. If the company won’t guarantee the workmanship, you should choose a different company to do the work for you.
Do you offer a written estimate with specifics?
When trying to find the best commercial roofing Minneapolis company, you should find the ones that offer written estimates of the job they plan to do. The estimate should include a list of materials and specific jobs that the workers are going to do on your roof so you know what you are being charged for and how much they are charging. Itemized estimates allow you to get comparisons from other companies so you can find the one that is offering you the best value for the work they are planning to do.
Do you have a proven history of finishing on schedule and within budget?
Contractors have a reputation for being behind schedule and not finishing within budget. While things might come up that are out of the contractor’s control, it’s important to find out if they normally finish up a project according to the time they estimate – at least reasonably close to their original estimate. You can ask for a list of references in order to call past clients to see if the company tends to finish within the estimated cost and time period. If you are finding a lot of past clients who say the company charged a significant amount more and took more than several days past the estimated time, cross that company off your list and find another one.
