Whether your roof system has finally run its course and it’s time to reroof or you have a new build and need a new roof installed, the process of finding a quality contractor, choosing effective roofing materials, and making sure that everything gets done efficiently can leave you feeling overwhelmed. But at Joe Hall Roofing, we want homeowners to have all of the information necessary to make an informed and educated decision.
Before you start googling the closest roofing companies to you, make sure you have all of the information you’ll need to have a constructive conversation about what you need and how much it will cost you.

You’ll want to make sure you talk to at least three different roofing contractors before you make a final decision on who should install your roof system. Ask for references, look them up on the Better Business Bureau, and make sure they are a legitimate company with relationships with different roofing material manufacturers. Discuss insurance information and ask for a consultation and inspection to get a quote from each company.

Once you feel like you’ve found a company you feel comfortable to work with, make sure you have all of the financial information you need. Ask questions, do your research, make sure you feel confident before construction begins.

During the construction phase, your home will be noisy. Add to this the fact that roofing materials typically weight about ten tons. While the old roof is attached to the deck, it needs to come off. All of these factors add up to not only a noisy experience, but a process that requires extremely caution and control to ensure no addition damage is done to the house or the landscaping. Make sure that the roofing company you work with takes extra care during this phase. Set specific hours with them and make sure your grass, landscaping, brick, and all of your exterior property will be kept in order. You don’t want a bunch of shingles falling on your flowers and ruining your landscaping.

There are so many facets to roofing a residential property. There are codes and manufacturer specifications that must be met, there are homeowner requests and aesthetics that are taken into consideration, there are roof shingles, chimney flashings, stack vent flashings, skylights, roof decking, and many more details that cannot be overlooked. Roofing professionals will have a lot of knowledge and know how to install and complete your roof installation seamlessly. As construction continues, there’s a balance of trust and communication that’s crucial. A professional will keep you updated as progress is made. When the construction is complete, do an inspection and look for anything that doesn’t look right to you. Have the roofing professional go around with you so you can ask any questions you have.

These steps might seem tedious, but having a roof system installed is a task we know homeowners don’t take lightly. But having a contractor you trust makes the process much easier.