Making a purchase as large as a new roof is a huge undertaking.

Choosing someone who will install that roof is something that will make your life easy or very difficult if you choose the wrong contractor and end up in a dispute of one variety or another.

Going through your phone book or local business listings will help you to make a list of possible contractors for your roofing project.

Take the time, once you’ve made that list, to contact each roofer and speak with them personally.

Any professional roofer will be glad to offer you information on his business such as clients he has had in your area that might provide references for you.

If he does refuse to provide names of his clients, run a mile.

Business owners who have done good work are usually proud of the job they’re done and will gladly offer information about clients who are pleased with them, or jobs they are particularly proud of.

Contractors in today’s world are looking for jobs that will make them a fair profit and bring along future work in the way of referrals.

They have also had their share of underhanded clients and home owners and perhaps will be looking for signs of warming from a customer as well.

Tell the roofer that you are interviewing just a few potential contractors in your area and would like to meet with him to discuss your particular roofting problems and situation.

Set up a meeting to talk about your needs and his qualifications on your type roofing.
A good contractor will take great pride in his work, and be very pleased at the opportunity of helping with your project and its particular needs.

If you feel comfortable that he or she is interested in your roofing job, then ask for more specific information about their business which will help you to make an informed decision as to whether this roofer is right for you.

A few key items to gather from the contractor during your meeting will be their level of experience.

Whether or not they are licensed and bonded.

Insurance coverage in the event that there is a problem with your job.

Professional references for the company you are going to be working with.

Credit references, a list of the projects they have completed and phone numbers of some of their previous clients.

Do, check the references they provide to make sure that they actually exist and are pleased with the work of your contractor.

As if they offer their employee’s workman’s compensation in the event there is an accident or injury while on your property.

Find out if the contractor stands behind his work.

If there is a problem that is not the time to find out that he does not.