We know there are a lot of roofing companies in your area, and you might be overwhelmed with all of your choices of local roofing companies. Besides looking at the company’s reviews and comparing quotes, make sure you only hire a bonded roofing contractor for your job.
What is a bonded roofing company? And how do you know the difference between a bonded contractor and one that is not? Let’s answer those questions so you can be sure to get the right company for your roof replacement or repair job.
What Is a Bonded Roofer?
A “bonded roofer” is a roofing contractor who has formed a relationship with a bonding company, creating a legal contract known as a surety bond. This bond protects the customer from monetary loss if the roofing contractor fails to perform the agreed task. The bonding process also requires the roofing contractor to submit a business plan, financial statements, and proof of a solid reputation to the bonding company.
Furthermore, bonding protects the homeowner if the contractor fails to pay for permits or supplies needed for the job. In case of unsatisfactory work, the property owner can contact the surety company to have a third party complete the project, satisfying the terms of the contract. Additionally, subcontractors can contact the surety company if the roofing contractor fails to pay them as promised.
While surety bonds are more common in commercial and industrial roofing projects, they are essential for any homeowner looking to hire a roofing contractor. A bonded roofer provides added protection and peace of mind to the customer, ensuring that the job is completed to their satisfaction.
How Can You Tell If a Bonded Roofing Contractor is Backed By a Surety Bond?
One way to tell whether your roofing contractor is bonded is to ask for the bond number and certification. Then, you can contact the bonding company to confirm that the company is appropriately bonded for your project.
Please understand that the roofing contractor has to pay a premium to be considered a bonding roofing company. For larger projects, the premium is a percentage of the total estimate, and these costs are typically passed on to the consumer. However, most homeowners are happy to pay a bit more for a licensed and bonded contractor because they like having this insurance that if anything goes wrong, they will be covered.
Other Things To Look For
Not only do you want your roofer to be bonded, but you also want to ensure they have proper certifications and insurance.
Don’t be afraid to ask questions of your roofing company in order to ensure you are not working with a predatory contractor.
Contact AmeriPro Roofing Because Our Standards Are “Through the Roof”
We know that you have many choices of roofing companies in your area. But when it comes to residential roof repair, roof replacement, siding, and gutters, please consider AmeriPro roofing. We have locations in Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.
We at AmeriPro are known for our outstanding customer service and quality craftsmanship. AmeriPro has also been named a Top 100 Roofer by Roofing Contractor Magazine.
And, of course, one thing that makes AmeriPro stand apart from the rest is that we stand behind our service. Schedule a free roof inspection with AmeriPro by using the appointment scheduler on our website.