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“How To Choose A Georgia Roofing Company”

So you are looking for a Georgia roofing company to work with. Well there are a few things you need to keep in mind before you begin your search. Mind you, if you do not take the time to do these it will be downright aggravating later on.

I can’t tell you how many horror stories I hear of roofing contractors in Atlanta that take 50% deposits from innocent home owners like you, only to never hear from the roofing company again. Even worse, there are roofers that will begin to work by ripping out the old roofing shingles but never completing the job, so your house leaks worse than before.

When you begin searching for a roofing contractor you need to be careful, patient and do your research. This is especially the case when looking to install metal roofs in Atlanta.

Where do we start?

The internet is one of the best sources for checking on a contractor’s credentials.

Here at Advanced Systems Roofing we have been members of the Better Business Bureau for several years. If a roofer doesn’t have a BBB membership then you have to find another method to voice your complaints if they do a poor job or you are unsatisfied with them. By becoming a BBB member you are showing confidence in your company that you will leave every single client satisfied because they can simply go online and report you to the BBB if they are not happy.

Ask To See The Following:

Also, ask them to provide references, certifications, licensing and proof of insurance.

Licensing and workers comp, as well as general liability insurance are also extremely important considerations. Ask to see  a copy so you know it is up to date!

Again, our legal system allows for anyone working on your property to sue you if they are injured on your property unless they came there properly insured.

It is an extremely important factor to obtain this information. How quickly or readily available it is from your contractor will speak for itself. If they do not want to give them to you then that should tell you something immediately.

And your name is…

Another important thing to consider is how long the company has been in business under their current name. In the last few years a lot of roofing companies and contractors have filed bankruptcy, accumulated debt, scammed people or have some type of negative history that they are trying to escape by using our legal system to start over under a new name.

Did you know that this is standard operating procedure for some unscrupulous roofers?

“You don’t want to hire XYZ Roofing!”

Beware of contractors that are extremely negative and “bad mouth” their competition.

Before you believe them make sure they show you proof or confront the contractor they are bad mouthing or check into the alleged situation yourself.

Lying is an underhanded business practice. If they lie about the competition, how do you know they are telling you the whole truth about the work they will do for you?

A Written Scope Of Work

Make sure the “scope of work” in your contract matches what you verbally discussed with the sales person or contractor. Then you may want to physically check on the brand, type and color of the shingles, metal, tile or shake roofing delivered to make sure they match what you ordered.

Will they be removing the old roofing material to see if there is any rotted wood that needs to be repaired? Or will they just lay the new roof over the old?

Do they regularly work in your area?

Are they just working locally or are they doing any greater Atlanta Roofing projects?

If you make sure to do your homework prior to signing a contract you shouldn’t have to worry about someone running off with your down payment, cutting corners or using inferior materials.

If you would like a free estimate from a Georgia roofing company that is accredited with the Better Business Bureau then feel free to contact us for a free roofing quote at:

866.872.2344 toll-free
770.338.2782 local
678.919.7061 fax
678.642.3186 cell

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