Why You Should Ask for References Before Hiring a Contractor

One of the most important components of our home is the roof over our heads. It protects everyone and everything underneath it from the elements. It is also a vital aspect in our home’s overall appearance. That’s the reason why roofs are a big home improvement investment. If you’re planning to replace your roof this spring, make sure that the roofer you’re going to hire is trustworthy.

Before hiring a roofing contractor in Vancouver, it is important to first do some research on the contractor. Of course, in a big investment, such as a roof replacement, you will want to be sure that the company has a good reputation in the industry and has a collection of satisfied customers. To do that, you can always ask the contractor for references, that is, previous clients from whom you can learn if the contractor provided quality services and roofing products and if these past customers were fully satisfied with the contractor’s work.

A good Vancouver roofing company can easily provide you with at least three references. Now, if a contractor is unable or even unwilling to give you a reference, the warning bells should start ringing and you should not consider hiring them for your roofing project. If, however, a roofer provided you with three references, make it a point to contact the references and ask them these questions:

• How was it working with the contractor?
• Did any problems occur during the project?
• Were you always “in-the-loop” during the project?
• Were you fully satisfied with the results of the project?
• Did the contractor clean up after the project?
• Would you hire this particular contractor again? Why?

When you ask these questions, you will surely get the information you would need to see a more complete picture of how the contractor worked, and this will help you make an informed decision on whether or not to hire that contractor.

If you are in need of a reliable contractor for your roofing in Vancouver, Richmond, New Westminster, Delta, and Burnaby, Crown Roofing LTD is your best choice. Just give us a call and we can provide the references you need. You can also learn more about our company, products, and services by browsing through this website.