Some things are inevitable when you own a commercial building. One of them is commercial roof damage.
It’s pretty simple: If you have a roof, eventually you will need the services of a roofer. When that time comes, make sure the roofer you hire meets certain criteria. Failure to hire a reliable, reputable roofer will almost always end in disaster.
Qualities of a Good Roofer
When it comes to your commercial roof, who you hire matters. A lot.
An inexperienced roofer peddling cheap prices for work performed should be an instant red flag to you. Many a building owner has lived to rue the day they hired the cheapest roofer available. If someone quotes you a significantly cheaper price than the competition, the likely reason is inexperience (or a long history of bad jobs that isn’t mentioned)—regardless, it almost always leads to improper workmanship.
When you’re looking to hire a roofing company, here are some of the qualifications you should always check for:
- Current insurance
- Positive references
- Professionally trained technicians
- Warranty options & guaranteed work
- Certification from the roofing manufacturer whose products they use
- Membership in & endorsement from a reputable industry association
If a roofer doesn’t meet most or all of these criteria, you definitely need to keep shopping.
How to Hire the Right Roofer
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Fortunately, there is an easy way to find a reputable, reliable roofer: through the Choice Roof Contractor Group.
The Choice Roof Contractor Group is a nationwide association of proven, qualified roofers who meet all of the above criteria and more. We have members throughout the United States who offer:
- Verified track records
- Proper insurance
- Reputable endorsements
- Professionally training
- Expert workmanship
- Non-prorated warranty options
- And more!
Our members are also among the only roofers in the nation to offer a “Lifetime Service Guarantee.” If a Choice Roof Contractor Group member performs guaranteed work on your roof, you can rest easy knowing that a knowledgeable roofer will allows be available. This means if for any reason the original contractor who worked on your roof is not available, we promise another group member meeting the same criteria will offer their service. This is an invaluable—and rare—guarantee in the roofing industry, and it provides immense peace of mind to you, the client, knowing you will never be left in the lurch without a desirable contractor to hire.
To find a Choice Roof Contractor Group member in your area, give us a call at (800) 670-5583 or visit the contact page on our website.
Complete terms and conditions of the Choice Roof Contractor Group’s “Lifetime Service Guarantee” are contained in the Terms of Use, Disclosures, and Conditions found at www.choiceroofgroup.com/disclaimer.
One of the biggest mistakes a building owner can make is hiring the “cheapest” roofing contractor to repair roof damage. As with most things in life, you get what you pay for, and fly-by-night roofers or inexperienced contractors just starting out may quote you a low price and deliver shoddy work.
If your commercial roof is covered under a warranty, bear in mind that you need to choose a roofing contractor who meets the standards set forth by the manufacturer of the product on your roof. Failure to do so can lead to the invalidation of your warranty.
Choosing a roofer who doesn’t have a solid reputation, who hasn’t worked in your area long or who is just “traveling through” can bring disaster. Opt for a roofing company that has a solid business background and is likely to be around to back up the work they perform if any issues should arise down the road.
Life is full of unexpected happenings that can leave behind disasters. When Mother Nature turns cruel, for instance, business facilities and other commercial properties often bear the brunt, and business owners can be left scrambling to repair damaged property and recover from the catastrophe.
The saying “When the cat’s away, the mice will play” is one of the oldest adages around, and it has been around for so long because it’s true. It is human nature to slacken one’s efforts when the pressure is off and no one is watching, such as when a boss or supervisor is temporarily away. But, thanks to the Internet, in today’s business world “the boss” is always watching.
Within the roofing industry, there is a nationwide association composed of some of the best commercial roofing contractors across the United States known as the 
Once someone joins Choice Roof Contractor Group, group accountability helps ensure they will continue providing outstanding service to their customers. The reputation of the group must be safeguarded, and each member is diligent in ensuring that it is. If for some reason a contractor part of the group fails to honor their word or provides substandard service, he or she will be given one chance to address the situation. If the situation remains unaddressed, that contractor loses all the benefits of being part of the group.
Choice Roof Contractor Group members are among the only contractors in the country to offer a “Lifetime Service Guarantee” on work performed. This is valuable and virtually impossible to back up properly without a network of roofing contractors.
We speak, of course, of Conklin. For more than 40 years, the Conklin company has offered innovative products that have revolutionized the roofing industry. Among these are Conklin’s exceptional roof coatings—a technology the company helped pioneer back in the 1970s and has gone strong ever since.
Conklin roof coating systems are fully adhered, seamless membranes that are applied right over top of an existing roof. These coatings not only cost significantly less than replacing a roof, they fully restore an old roof to like-new condition and boast a host of other impressive benefits, as well. After perusing the list of assets these innovative systems offer, it’s easy to see why roof coatings have continued to sweep the roofing industry ever since Conklin was part of introducing them!
Joel H. Roy 