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Roofing contractors are not all alike. TBAR is a full service residential & commercial multi-certified award winning roofing contractor possessing real roofing insurance and 22 years of uncompromising service. TBAR stands proud behind our leak proof no hassle warranties. TBAR offers a 10 year leak proof guarantee on most residential and we are GAF & Owens Corning Lifetime Certified. Would you like to raise the BAR on your next residential or commercial project? If so then call us today for a free quote.

How to Shop for a Roofing Contractor

When it comes to shopping around for a good roofing contractor, due diligence is of the most importance. You need to know as much about the company you are looking at - everything from their reputation, to their costs, to their insurance and more. We've compiled a checklist of the most important things to look for below.

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Cost: Is it the Biggest Factor?

Whenever shopping around for any product or service, cost almost always ranks at the top of the list of things to be considered. People fall on either side of the argument "you get what you pay for." This isn't always true, sometimes the cheapest bid might actually do the best work, and sometimes the most expensive, well established companies can't perform adequately. The lesson to learn is simple: do your homework and ask the right questions before hiring anyone for anything - don't always just take the lowest bid.

The 'Contract' Part of 'Contractor'

One of the most important parts of shopping around for any contractor is the actual contracts that they present. Some contractors are known for very shifty, ambiguous and misleading contracts that leave open the opportunity to tack on all kinds of additional costs and fees. It's important that the contracts you sign are transparent - i.e. that you can see without any question or doubt, exactly what you will be charged for and how much you will end up paying to have the job completed. Contracting in this aspect is a matter of writing, so ask to see a sample contract before you make any decisions. Look at the language used in roofing contracts and don't hire anyone who can't spell out a clean cut, no non-sense agreement - you're talking about hard earned money and investment.

Initial Interview Phase

After searching around your area for roofing contractors, you should start the selection process by scheduling initial interviews with the contractors you find. You can learn a great deal of information about the companies you are looking at from this early meeting. You can set up a rating system of sorts to gauge how well they will be able to do the job - try to determine how thorough their roofing knowledge is, how wide of a product and material selection they offer, what their reputation is, how they measure up as far as certification and insurance is concerned, what types of specialized equipment and solutions they offer, and how long it will take them to complete the job. No matter who you are meeting with, the party involved should be able to provide you with complete credentials, along with licensing and insurance information.

Guarantees

Now this can be tricky - but any roofing company that you hire should be able to guarantee their work to last and that it won't fail to protect your home for years to come - GOOD roofers will offer to do this without question and it should be addressed early in the interview process - during the first conversations about the job. Many roofers will do work, only to have it begin leaking after just a few months, then gladly come back to do the repairs as they charge you even more money - this is not ok, and a quality guarantee of service and repair should be included in any contract that you sign.

General Rules of Thumb for Accepting Roofing Contractor Bids

If you are taking bids on a roofing job, here are some rules to live by and stick to when you are making decisions.

  • Do not take bids from any contractor who is unwilling or unable to provide credentials, licensing information and other certifications.
  • Only take word of mouth for what it is - a lead in the right direction. Before making up your mind, make sure you get everything in writing everything from the initial estimate to the final bid and contract.
  • When you have someone working on your property, it is imperative that they are fully insured, not only to cover any damages that might happen to your property, but to cover all of their workers in the event of an injury.

Call for roofing information now at 281-940-7557.
We offer free consultations for any job!

TBAR offers roofing services in the Dallas, Ft. Worth, Houston, Austin, Abilene, Denton, Irving, Lewisville, and Weatherford areas.