Showing posts with label Due Diligence. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Due Diligence. Show all posts

Monday, August 30, 2010

Hire A Roofer You Can Trust

One of our business associates proclaimed, "Roofer and Trust can now be used in the same sentence together, I love it!"  We have to agree.  

Academy Roofing provides a quality experience centered on trust and honesty.  We encourage our clients to check us out.  Academy Roofing provides our insurance policy numbers, licenses and phone numbers so our clients to confirm that we are who we say we are.  

Sadly, there are a lot of contractors who will get a liability insurance policy then never pay for it, BUT they have the paperwork so homeowners think they are covered.  If a worker from an uninsured crew falls off the roof or gets hurt, they can sue the homeowner for damages.  There are too many horror stories about bad contractors for any homeowner to take a chance on a fly by night organization.  Do your due diligence and check them out and ask a lot of questions! If a contractor cannot give insurance documentation or is reluctant to provide information, that is a BIG red flag and it is time to call Academy Roofing!

Academy Roofing is licensed in Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina and Tennessee.  We have Roofer's Covenants for each area of operation.  Below are the documents (click to enlarge) for our Alabama branch.  Please call or email if you have any questions.





If you have a roofer come to your home, make sure they can fill out THIS FORM before they get on your roof.


Tuesday, August 24, 2010

"Industry Tips: Hiring A Roofing Contractor"


Hiring a Roof Contractor

If you determine that you will need some roof work done, take the time to evaluate the roofing contractor who may be doing the job.
The following guidelines will help in you choose a qualified, experienced roofer:


- Check for a permanent place of business, telephone number, tax I.D. number, and a business license where your located. 


- Insist on seeing copies of the contractor's liability insurance coverage and workers' compensation certificates. Make sure the coverage is in effect through the duration of the job by contacting the insurance carrier yourself.


- Look for a company with a proven track record that readily offers client references and a list of completed projects. Call these clients to find out whether they were satisfied. 


- Insist on a written proposal and examine it for complete descriptions of the work and specifications, including approximate starting and completion dates and payment procedures. Be careful of signing an estimate, by signing some you are committing to a contract.


- Have the contractor explain his or her project supervision and quality control procedures. Request the name of the person who will be in charge, how many workers will be required and the estimated completion time. 


- Carefully read and understand any roofing warranty offered and watch for provisions that would void it. The lowest bid is not always the best option. Remember, price is only one criterion for selecting a roofing contractor. Professionalism and quality workmanship also should weigh heavily in your decision.


Tips from BBB site, unedited.


Academy Roofing, Huntsville, AL  Call 256.890.8225 or CLICK HERE to request more information.

Protect Your Biggest Investment... Your Home.

As a result of storm damage, dozens of Roofing Contractors rushed into Madison County and North Alabama.  Some are businesses trying to operate in the right way, some are startup companies, and some are experts in deception.  
Academy Roofing is proud to be a Covenant Contractor.  This contract ensures we are exactly who we say we are and that we are a roofer you can trust.  Click the link below to review Academy Roofing's AL Roofers Covenant and commitment to our clients.


Click HERE to see Academy Roofing in Huntsville's "Roofer's Covenant with Alabama Homeowner".

Academy Roofing, Huntsville, AL  Call 256.890.8225 or CLICK HERE to request more information.