Commercial roofing has many options for the business owner. It’s unique from residential roofing which is focused on homeowners. The difference is due to the types of roofing materials used. When it comes to a homeowner’s roof, asphalt shingles are the material of choice. There are other materials available including metal, solar tiles, green roofs and concrete tiles, but asphalt shingles is popular.
Commercial roofing has many more choices to choose from. You’ve got:
- sprayed polyurethane foam
- restoration coatings
- concrete
- built-up, tar and gravel and more.
All the choices may have you asking what commercial roofing company can you trust. Putting a roof on a commercial building is a big project. You want an economical, safe and worry-free experience.
Your first step is to visit the National Roofing Contractors Association website. The NRCA suggests all professional commercial contractors have:
- permanent business address
- phone number
- tax identification number
- business license
- bonded
- proof of insurance
Once these minimum requirements are known find out if the contractor is a member of an industry association. You want to know if they belong to a local, state, regional or national association. Their membership means the contractor is knowledgeable and staying on top of industry developments.
Research Commercial Roofing Contractors
Ask the contractor if they’ve ever been involved in litigation and what the outcome was. If they haven’t been involved in litigation that’s good for you to know. You can verify this information at county’s superior court website. A quick public search of the contractor’s name and/or business name will turn up results. Many courts have their case information online and their disposition. This will help determine the contractor’s credibility. They should be forthright about themselves and their business.
Consider how the contractor takes care of his employees. Safety is a serious concern. You don’t want someone who doesn’t practice safety while employees are working.
Does the contractor provide safety training?
Do they have industry training programs they’ve attended and can share with you? They should be forthcoming with this information.
Ask to see a portfolio of their work. This isn’t an unusual request. You want to see the nature of the projects they’ve worked on and their outcomes. A contractor interested to help will provide references. A commercial roofing contract is a big project. It’s also a big investment in your business. You want it done well without any issues. You also want the contractor to be honest and open about their work experience.
The National Roofing Contractors Association is a great resource. Their information can help determine best practices for hiring a commercial roofing company. You want expert service that’s cost effective and long lasting. Finding the right contractor for the job is not easy. By doing your own due diligence you can know the choice you’ve made is the right one for your project.
If you need help with commercial roofing call us at (978) 977-3816 or visit us on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/NorthShoreRoofingMA .
