Here Are the 3 Biggest Reasons Why…
Typically, many roofing company representatives will simply stand on the sidewalk and take very rough measurements of your roof to give you an estimate. Some are more sophisticated and use Google Map’s satellite picture of your home to get measurements, while others may actually walk on the roof to take measurements.
However, this superficial process is simply not accurate enough to rectify specific issues that you may be having with your roof. If you are simply replacing your roof for esthetic purposes, it may work. However, if you are looking to solve a specific problem or problems, simple measurements won’t do. Here’s why…
Many Roofing Problems Aren’t Caused by Your Roof; They’re Caused by Your Attic
The most misunderstood and overlooked component of the roofing system is not the roof itself; it is the home attic ventilation system. Most homeowners aren’t aware that when you’re experiencing problems with your roof, the attic is one of the first places you should check for signs of a problem.
Beware that if a roofing company simply takes measurements of your roof to provide you with an estimate, you may end up with a new roof and a lighter bank account, but the same problem still remains.
Many roofing company / roofing contractor sales representatives are simply are focused on selling you a new roof and not focused on helping you to solve your roofing problems. Re-roof projects are the most profitable projects for roofing companies. However, many roofing problems aren’t caused by your roof.
It takes a tremendous amount of knowledge, time, and effort to properly diagnose the true cause of your roofing issues. It is significantly easier to simply suggest a new roofing product.
Beware of companies that immediately try to sell you new roofing products before taking the time to actually do a thorough inspection of your roof, attic, and overall roofing system. If the roofing company that you are considering simply takes measurements of your roof and doesn’t conduct a thorough inspection of every square inch of your roof and your attic’s interior, you risk being sold something that you don’t need, and more importantly, something that won’t solve your roofing issues.
The typical estimates, proposals, and contracts that you receive from roofing contractors are generally very vague. They are often single page sheets with hand written line items that lack specificity. Unfortunately, this practice benefits the roofing company only and is very detrimental to the homeowner.
One of the most common problems homeowners experience after signing a contract are change orders. This is something that is easy for dishonest companies to take advantage of because there is so little detail defined in the original contract. Without specifying the exact products that will be used, many companies will add on hidden costs, extra labor, and different products that can double the original price that was quoted. Since the contract has already been signed, homeowners don’t have a lot of options but to go along with it to try to finish their project. Although it is a common problem, it is also easily preventable when you educate yourself.
There is no such thing as having too much detail in the scope of work with roofing projects. The more details are discussed and written down, the more protection you have as the homeowner.
You are in complete control until the contract is signed, so ask many questions about the specific products that will be used, different price options, the installation method that will be used, as well as the expectations you may have for the project. Any honest contractor will be happy to provide such details and will provide a thorough and specific contract to make sure your expectations are met.
Here’s a Better Way to Buy Roofing, & why Salespeople are NOT needed.
The first thing that needs to happen is a complete evaluation of the current problems that you, the homeowner, are trying to solve with your new roof, siding, or replacement windows. Do you have leaks? Are you experiencing drafts during the winter? Are you looking for a simple cosmetic replacement on your siding? Etc.
It is important that you and the company you hire are both on the same page as to what you want to accomplish with your new project. You want to avoid the all-too-common pitfall of a homeowner spending thousands of dollars on new roofing, siding, or windows, only to end up with the exact same problem that they had before.
The fact of the matter is that you may not even need new a new roof, siding, or windows!
A thorough inspection will reveal the true cause of the problem that you are trying to fix.
Once a thorough examination has been completed, then it’s time to move to the next logical step.
Now that you and the company that you are considering for your project have a complete understanding of exactly what needs to be accomplished, you can start discussing options.
At Guardian, we take the time to thoroughly cover all of the options available to you that is guaranteed to fix the problem that you are wanting addressed regarding your home. We represent all of the major manufacturers so we simply guide you through the process of choosing the correct products for your home that fixes your problems and fits within your budget.
You are in control of choosing the exact options that you want for your home. With us as a resource, we help you to design and build your project.
We understand that typical homeowners aren’t roofing, siding, or replacement window experts. Additionally, we know that it is almost impossible to find reliable information about what homeowners need to know when buying those products for their home.
At Guardian, we take the time to thoroughly answer any and all questions that you may have regarding your current situation, what is happening, why it’s happening, and what needs to be done to fix the problem. Options will be presented to you along with an explanation of how the combination of options address the main concerns that you want fixed with your home.
More importantly, we take the time to provide you with important information regarding your rights as a homeowner in Wisconsin.
First and foremost, the people who work at Guardian are homeowners. We are simply doing the right thing in ensuring that you understand your rights. We know that helping you to understand your rights will provide you with the most protection possible against unscrupulous contractors. After all, if we were in your shoes, that’s what we would want.
Now it’s time to confirm the choices that you’ve made for your home. Because of the previous steps, you are now significantly more educated and informed about your specific needs and goals. This clear understanding allows us to have a comfortable, respectful, non-confrontational, and intelligent conversation about the possible solutions for your home. We will go over every single line item of your proposal in detail to ensure that you understand everything. We will take the time necessary to go answer and questions that you may have and address and concerns.
You can then take the proposal along with all other paperwork and review it at your leisure. The price is the price and there is no special price that’s “only good for today.” You can ask more questions, discuss different options, and continue to become intimately familiar with every piece of information presented to you so that you gain the comfort and trust needed to know that you are making the right decision for you and your family.
Guardian offers roof solutions starting as low as $29/mo!
We have also formed strategic partnerships with several trusted financial institutions to provide direct & personalized access to a variety of smart payment and finance options. We will show you what those options are so that you can make the decision that’s best for you.
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