Top Questions to Ask a Commercial Roofer

As a business or building owner, selecting the right commercial roofer for critical repair or replacement work is important. But you may be an expert at running your business, not in roofing or contracting work. That can make planning or managing the work difficult.  

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We’ve assembled important questions you should use when evaluating a commercial roofer. These cover the factors that will determine whether your project is a success or failure. While you may not be able to get an answer to every question here, they cover everything you should consider for your roof.  

How Much Experience Do You Have? 

Not all roofing companies are equal; experience is important when evaluating a contractor. New companies may be hungry for your business, but they should have an experienced builder on the project team. Make sure you take the time to ask about the experience of the team that will be doing the work.  

Are You Licensed, Qualified, Insured, and Bonded? 

Qualifications, training, and education are important in roofing. Look for roofing companies and professionals who have a copy of their credentials and are a member of a trade organization. Also, ask if they have insurance and are bonded. This will provide you protection in case something goes wrong on your project.  

What Business or Roofing Do You Specialize In? 

Not all roof projects are created equal. If you have specific work that you need to complete or a specific roofing system you need to accommodate during the work, then ask if the roofer has experience with it. Solar panels or a specific roofing system manufacturer can all have an impact on how the building process should be managed.  

What Warranties Do You Offer? 

Reputable roofing companies should offer a warranty for their work upfront. If they don’t, or if you aren’t satisfied with the warranty they offer, you may not be satisfied with their work. Be sure to review what is covered in the warranty and how the warranty work will be handled if something happens.  

Have You Worked on a Similar Commercial Roof Project? 

Potential complications or challenges may be involved in your building or the site where the work will be done. This could include an occupied building or a tight construction site. Identify these challenges and ask the roofer if they have handled them in the past and if so, how they managed them. The roofer may be able to provide details on the work, so ask. 

Do You Have References from Other Commercial Building Owners? 

Don’t hesitate to ask for references from similar commercial building owners. Contact the references to ask them about their building experience and what it was like to work with the contractor.  

Business Building Owners and Commercial Roofing 

Take your time to find the right contractor before finalizing a contract for commercial roofing work. Reach out to several contractors. Set up meetings with several contractors and have them review your project. Discuss your priorities and needs, get an estimate, and then ask the questions above.  

Make sure that the contractor you select is one that you’re comfortable working with.