There are a lot of things have to be considered before hiring roofers. Make sure to hire a certified and licensed roofer.

After having examined the condition of the roof and the homeowner decide that he or she does not want to do the work oneself, take the time to select a qualified contractor. A general contractor or contractor is someone that he or she independently hire to do work on his or her home; a subcontractor is hired by the general Roofers Louisville and should be covered by the general contractor's or contractor's insurance policies. Licensing of general roofers or contractors is not required in some of the states. In other states the contractors does not require having workers' compensation coverage, most states exempt sole proprietorships from requirements to carry workers' compensation liability coverage, and some states exempt employers with fewer than three or five employees from requirements for workers' compensation liability insurance. Generally, misunderstandings and disputes most frequently arise between contractors and homeowners regarding details not discussed before a contract are signed. Here is a checklist of topics to discuss with the salesperson before one sign a contract for roofing work on the home.

Check the free written estimate detailing the contractor's cost to the homeowner for specific work and homeowner's payment provisions following final inspection. Consider specifying that the final payment to the contractor be dependent on your receipt of a release of mechanic's lien from all suppliers and subcontractors. How unforeseen expenses will be handled, such as repairs to broken sheathing discovered during tear-off work should be checked. Have such costs been included in the estimate? Authorization and payment for allowable change orders to the contracted work also be examined. Examples include substituting the brand, style, or weight, of shingles and estimating the amount of materials needed. Obtaining and paying for a building permit from the local government is also an important task of the roofers.

The homeowner should set the target dates for starting and completing the work and any provisions for acceptable delays. A list, as part of the proposal and final contract, of all materials to be used, including brand, style, weight, color of roofing and any items such as replacement sheathing, skylights, ventilators, and fasteners (staples or nails), and flashing. Make a list of the contractor's previous customers who will allow customer to see finished work or work in progress. Check the copy of proof of liability insurance, copy of proof of workers' compensation insurance. Check whether the Roofers Louisville a bonded contractor with insurance for major liabilities or not.