Roofing repairs can be stressful, especially for first-time homeowners. Your home is a major investment, and hiring an unlicensed or uninsured contractor can lead to costly damage and denied insurance claims. Protect your property and your peace of mind by choosing a licensed, insured, and professional roofing contractor.
Why You Shouldn’t Hire Unlicensed and Uninsured Contractors.
You should also confirm that the person you speak with is the one actually performing the work. Some companies subcontract jobs, so it is critical to verify the license and insurance of everyone involved. If an unlicensed contractor damages city property or if a worker is injured on your property without proper workers compensation, you could be held financially responsible and your insurance may not cover it.
In short, no homeowner wants to be scammed or left liable. That is why asking the right questions upfront is essential to hiring the right contractor for the job.
Do you have your license?
Make sure that the roofing contractor has the necessary license to practice. A valid license means the contractor has the credibility, know how, and expertise to do the job. You can check out this website https://verify.tn.gov, and input the license number and check their status. If a roofing contractor fails to give their license, you might want to think twice before hiring them.
Do you offer a warranty for your roofing work?
This can vary from company to company but you want to ensure you are covered. We offer a 3 year warranty on our jobs.
Do you have insurance?
Since there is always a risk of injury in any home improvement and repair work, make sure that the contractor has insurance. This will protects both you and them should an accident happen while on your property.
Do you use roofing subcontractors?
You want to make sure that the credentials you check are for the roofing company that will be working on your home. So, make sure to ask the roofing company whether they outsource any of the work and if they do make sure to check the subcontractor’s insurance and the licenses.
Always ask your contractor if they will be completing the work themselves or using a subcontractor, and be sure to verify the same credentials for everyone involved. This includes a valid license, insurance, workers compensation, and warranty coverage.
At A and E, we do not subcontract. The team you hire is the team that does the work, ensuring quality and accountability from start to finish. If you are looking for a dependable contractor you can trust, give us a call.