{"id":9298,"date":"2021-03-19T13:53:42","date_gmt":"2021-03-19T17:53:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vanmartinrostg.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=9298"},"modified":"2025-05-05T18:53:38","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T22:53:38","slug":"6-questions-to-ask-a-roofing-contractor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vanmartinroofing.com\/dayton\/blog\/6-questions-to-ask-a-roofing-contractor\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Questions to Ask Your Dayton Roofing Contractor"},"content":{"rendered":"

Finding a dependable roofing contractor can be a very difficult process. A subpar contractor can cause future problems on your roofing system, <\/span>and could lead up to thousands of dollars in repairs<\/a><\/span>! <\/b>If your contractor is unable to answer <\/span>all <\/b>of these questions, then you may want to take your business elsewhere. Down below we’ve listed 6 questions to ask your Dayton roofing contractor<\/a><\/span>:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Is your company locally owned?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Within every community, there are local building and installation codes that contractors must follow. Out-of-state contractors pay little attention to these codes and tend to come in after a big storm or natural disaster for quick and easy money.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

They care little about properly installing your roof, following local state codes, or being there for you long after the job is done. A locally owned roofing company in Dayton, Ohio<\/a><\/span> should follow state guidelines, install your residential or commercial roof properly, and be there when you need them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2. How long has your company been in business?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Make no mistake, there are definitely reliable young roofing companies. However, more often than not young contractors do not know how to properly price certain home improvement projects and repairs. They usually make estimates rather cheap, which is great in the short run, but not the long run.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Because of their inability to properly price estimates, young companies usually go under rather quickly. It may be nice on your wallet for the time being, but down the line when there\u2019s additional storm damage or ice dams, they won\u2019t be there when you need them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Is your company insured, licensed, and bonded?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Before you hire any contractor, be sure to ask them if they\u2019re insured, licensed, and bonded. While some states and regions have different requirements for each, make sure your roofing contractor has all of the appropriate permits and paperwork to work on your roof.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n