Reroofing your home can be a costly and stressful challenge. Can you afford it? Who should you hire to do the job? How long will it take? These are all reasonable questions to be asking and are definitely worth looking into. Here are some quick tips to help you find a high-quality roofing contractor and set you on the right path to reroof your home.

Reroofing Can Get Expensive 

Let’s get this one out of the way: reroofing a house can get a little costly. Unless the contractor you hire is using cardboard as shingles, this is an inevitability, but that doesn’t mean the cheapest option is always necessarily the best. It is better to pay a slightly higher rate for a quality roofing service than it is to have an amateur mess it up the first time around. That’s not to say the most expensive option is any better, but more that it’s a good rule of thumb not to cheap out on the thing that keeps your house from becoming a bathtub when it rains.

Prepare For Your Reroofing

There are some basic questions you might be wondering about when awaiting your roofing contractor. One such question might be, “how long will it take to reroof my home?” Depending on the size of your house, it could take anywhere from one-four days, on average. Is it okay to stay in your home during the process? Yes, it is perfectly fine as long as the weather permits. The professionals replacing your roof will be as inconvenient as possible, but getting out of the house during that time period is not a bad idea either. Some people ask to stay with neighbors, family, or friends until everything is complete, while others endure the entire time in the comfort of their home. If you have pets or kids, maybe relocating would be a more viable option. Parking your vehicles in a different location might prove to be a smart decision as well, depending on the distance to your house. Keeping anything important in the attic and it looks like it might rain? Consider tucking it away someplace else.

Check The Qualifications Of Your Roofing Contractor

Ensuring that the ones replacing your roof are qualified to be doing so, and meet your personal standards, is the number one priority for anyone looking to reroof their home. There are a few ways to make sure the contractor will perform a quality job, such as simply asking what kind of training or experience they’ve had. You’re paying them for a service, and they’re the ones that are going to be banging on your roof for the next few days, so it’s not impolite to ask them. If they are the professionals you hope they are, they should be more than willing to present their skill qualifications to you. 

Are they licensed and certified? Not all areas might require roofing contractors to carry a license, but it is seriously recommended. If you stumble upon a contractor that doesn’t carry one, it might be wise to do some extra digging or move on altogether. Also check that the contractor provides its workers with compensation and liability insurance, which will protect against on-site injuries and cover your home if any damages occur during the reroofing process. Securing proper permits and written contractual documentation is also heavily considered. It’s always better to be safe than sorry.

Wrap up 

These are all crucial aspects to consider when reroofing your home and can save you a lot of headaches at the end of the day. If you need to get your roof looked at and possibly replaced, Alpha Elite Roofing can give you a free inspection in an efficient and timely manner. Want to know more? Contact us or give us a call at (832)-992-7663 today!