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How Selecting The Right Roofing Contractors Maximize Your Homes Value

Author: Roofing Contractor
by Roofing Contractor
Posted: Sep 26, 2019

Selecting the right roofing contractor for your roofing project can either do two things for you as a homeowner. First, it can leave your residential home in a better condition resulting in an increase in value. Or secondly, it can leave you spending more money periodically do to the lack of roofing experience the roofing contractor has. That is why it is crucial to do the right research before hiring a roofing contractor.

We recently spoke to a landlord who has multiple properties that he rents out to tenants. He has multiple properties that require maintenance every so often. He did speak about some of his experience he had with a multiple roofing contractor that he hired. The first experience he encountered was he hired the first bid he got. That is a big no. Reason for not hiring the first bid you get is because it can be overpriced with little value included in it. Secondly, you can't compare them apples to apples with receiving multiple bids. In his case, he had to pay much more than what he was quoted because of the installation being properly incorrect.

His second experience was much better because he learned what he needed to do next avoid everything he experienced the first time. This time he received three bids that allowed him to see the market prices for roof replacements and what the value was for those prices. He looked at the contractor's reviews, years in business, if they were licensed insured and bonded, and he also looked at the different certifications each had. He decided to go with a reputable roofing contractor in Portland to do the work.

That is why it is important to do due diligence in hiring a roofing contractor or any contractor in general. You need to prepare yourself or in the end you will end up losing value on your home and big financial costs for your home improvement projects. Look for testimonials, years in business, certifications, and license before hiring. There has been many cases where homeowners hire the friendliest roofing contractor but does not meet the requirements to install a roof. A roofing contractor must hold the knowledge in the industry. Such as following manufactures installations standards. Like using the right nails, starters, valleys, flashing, and underlayment. Not following these can reject a homeowners roof to be warranted by the manufacture.

The most common cost for new roof replacements from unqualified roofers is roof leaks on roof penetrations. Roof penetrations are attic vents, skylights, chimneys, and pipes. These areas require extra knowledge in the installation process because they're the most common areas for leaks. A knowledgeable roofing contractor will use ice and water shield application to have extra protection on roof penetrations and valleys. The second most common areas for roof leaks, is on unsealed nail heads. Water can penetrate to an unsealed nail head because of the exposure. A good roofing contractor would always make sure to seal all nails with caulking or sealment.

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