How To Choose A Roofing Contractor For Your
Southampton, NJ Home Roof Replacement
We’ll Help You Rest Assured That
Your New Roof Will Protect You
For many homeowners, a roof is an investment in their home and family. That’s why it’s important to pick the best roofing contractor in Southampton, NJ.
Not all roofing contractors are the same, though. We strongly suggest doing some research and homework when choosing a roof replacement contractor. We’ll give you some suggestions we’ve learned over the years that will guide you to making a great choice for your family and home.
Find A Roofing Contractor That Will
Tell You About Roofing Materials
A good roofing contractor who cares about the state of your roof and home can communicate well about why they chose the roofing materials they plan to install.
Why does this matter?
Well, first, it’s hard to research a type of shingle, decking, or underlayment when the roofing contractor just won’t tell you. You can also take this as a sign that the roofing contractor doesn’t know anything about the hardware they are installing, which probably isn’t a good sign.
Let’s face it: your roofing contractor should have researched enough to know what would make their customers happy. Even if the contractor does know, and you can’t find good reviews for their hardware, that’s also a sign that you don’t want them on your roof. So avoid them!
At Ameritech Services, we install CertainTeed shingles and hardware on your roof. They are our trusted partner, and we have been installing their hardware for a long time.
Is Your Roofing Contractor Truly Local?
Ask for a real address within Burlington County or nearby. Plenty of roofing companies pop up overnight and are owned in faraway places, where they don’t think you or other customers will attempt to pursue them if they do poor work.
While it’s OK for roofing contractors to cross country and even state lines with some effort put into licensing and permits, your best bet is to find a contractor with a locally verified address to work with.
What is a locally verified address? We are discussing a physical address with an office or at least a home. You’ll want to avoid a business that refers you to a PO Box, as anyone can sign up for a PO Box from anywhere. So, while they have an address in Southampton, they are probably not really from there.
Just know that a local company is easier to get a hold of and hold accountable. If you have to visit their office in person, you can rest assured that it’s possible to ask some essential questions about roofing before or after your roofing project.
Are They Licensed And Insured For Roof
Replacement And Roof Repair?
This is a big one that some homeowners overlook. Licensure is often required by city and state governments. It indicates that the roofing contractors understand local codes and requirements.
A roofing contractor should carry insurance for everyone’s benefit. You are protected from a bad roofing job, and the contractor’s workers and the contractor are protected if a worker gets injured.
You should also check with your local government office to ensure that the license number provided is real.
Be Sure Your Roofing Contractor Removes
Your Roof Before Roof Replacement
Your home’s roof needs only one layer of shingles. The hardware beneath your shingles is called the decking and underlayment. They are only meant to hold a certain amount of weight, which doesn’t include a second layer of shingles.
Some less reputable roofing companies will try to get away with not removing your old roof. This is simply to save themselves the time and cost of ripping off your old shingles and throwing them into a dumpster. This can be spun a couple of ways: a contractor might just give you a quote that feels too low and isn’t itemized. They could even tell you there are benefits in layers.
Don’t listen. Work with a more reputable contractor.
A Good Roofing Contractor Doesn’t
Push You Into Roof Replacement
Even if you call a roofing contractor about replacing a roof, they should still evaluate whether or not you need a roof replacement and be honest with you. There are also signs you do need a roof replacement.
If the contractor seems pushy and keeps warning you about problems that aren’t obvious or clear, we suggest walking away.
Call Ameritech Services To Work With A Reputable
Roofing Contractor In Southampton, NJ
We’ve helped thousands of local families install or repair new roofs on their Burlington County area homes, and we’ve received many good reviews as a result. Get started with us at Ameritech Services by calling 856-418-1029 to book an in-person consultation. We look forward to working with you and your family!