How To Identify a Bad Roof Job
Home remodeling projects are something that many homeowners dread -- they are expensive and can take up a lot of time. Roof insulation is no exception; a new roof is costly, and it doesn't last forever. However, a new roof should last about 20 years if installed correctly. Unfortunately, not all roofing companies use the proper technique to install a roof properly. When this happens, a roof will not last as long and can expose your home to outside elements. Leaks will be more common, and energy loss through the attic can also be expected. Below, we will identify ways to know if you have received a poor roof installation job and what to do about it.
The first step in identifying a bad roofing job is to take a quick glance at the roof from the ground. If any shingles are missing or cracked, that can be your first sign of a bad roof job. When there are clearly visible stains on the roof, that can indicate leakage. And, if the roof looks bad not only because of the placement of shingles, it could be identified as a structural problem. Identifying an infrastructure problem is not as easy as seeing if the shingles have been placed correctly. You may need to hire a professional to locate a structure issue accurately. If structure problems are present, it can lead to premature leakage and other issues. A thorough roof inspection is one way to avoid this problem.
One problem with correctly identifying a poor roof job is that a roof will appear to look good at first, but after a short amount of time, say a year, the imperfections from the installation will begin to show themselves. The roof should be uniform throughout the whole house. If one side of your home looks different than the other side, the contractor may have used a different technique to speed up the installation time.
One pronounced way to tell if you have been given a poor roof job is to notice different shingle colors on the roof. This would indicate that the roofer ran out of your preferred choice, and instead of taking the time to order the same color, they may have used whatever they had on hand. In this case, you should contact a new roofing company to look and see if they agree with your suspicions.
Here are some ways to ensure that you are hiring the right contractor for your roof:
1) License and registration need to be present and issued by the department of professional regulation. Don't be afraid to ask to see these when making your hiring decision.
2) Check for an experience. You'll want to make sure that your contractor has a good amount of experience, whether that's in years or in the number of customers they have served.
3) Look for good customer reviews. Whether on Google or Facebook, customers tend to be very honest about their experience with each company. If there are any poor reviews for a roofing company, consider that when choosing who to hire.
4) Make sure your contractor has insurance with property protection general business liability, and a clearly stated limit in minimum coverage. This is essential when they're working on your home to make sure that everyone is protected
5) If the contractor has not been super communicative during the hiring process, they may not be someone you want to work with. Communication is a huge aspect that needs to be strong so that you feel you can approach them, and they will update you on the status of the job.
New Look Roof is one roofing company in the Louisville area that takes great pride in our work. We specialize in roofing installation, siding installation, windows, and any repairs that may be necessary over the years. Check out our previous blog to read some of our favorite customer reviews if you are trying to consider who to hire.
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