Identifying The Best Commercial Roofers

by | Dec 3, 2013 | Roofing

When a retail store, shopping complex, warehouse or other large structure requires a roof, commercial roofers in Oklahoma City are called for. The roof on a commercial structure is very different than the roof on a typical residence, the materials are very different and the skills that are required are very different as well. The shapes and sizes of the roofs are not standard and the budgets that have been set are all different so getting bids from and selecting the best commercial roofers in Oklahoma City can be a quite a task.

One of the first questions that should be asked and the answer should be supported with documentation is, “are you licensed to work on commercial roofs?” You also need to know if the operation is genuinely legitimate. Having a license to operate is very important but if the contractor does not have a permanent place of business, if he does not offer a warranty program which is fair and does not provide certificates of compliance from the material suppliers then you may be wise to move on as these people are not truly professional. Any legitimate company that conducts its affairs in a professional manner will never balk at being asked questions which require substantiation.

Of course, not all commercial roofs are the same, various architectural approaches are taken and some roofers in Oklahoma City are better than others with certain types of roofs or materials. Not every company can install a metal roof, the same as not every company can install a built up roof. Once the roofer has seen the architectural details do not be afraid to question the history of the company on roofs of the specified design. Any qualified roofer will be proud of the work they have done in the past and use photos and testimonials in their portfolio. At this time, ask for references so you can actually talk to past clients and get their insight into the roofers.

The internet is a treasure trove of information, including many consumer review web sites. Check with these sites and see what people have to say about the company and its people. These review web sites will often cover areas such as material quality, personnel behavior and the accuracy of their estimates.

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