If you’re selling a home or negotiating the purchase of one and need a new roof, you need to hire the right roofing company. Roofing is important business and home-owners need to protect themselves against accidents that may occur on the job and safeguard their home from unscrupulous or fly-by-night contractors.
Here a few tips to choosing a reputable, licensed roof contractor:
- They will have the necessary licenses as well as general liability and workers compensation insurances (all are required by Florida law)
- They will gladly provide proof of insurance, licenses and customer testimonials
- They will acquire the roof permit and never ask a homeowner to do so
Don’t ignore your first impression: if you have reservations then don’t use their services. However if they are courteous, polite, well-kept, have a decent vehicle with lettering describing who they are, have referrals and if they are informative and obliging then, likely, they are trustworthy.
Roofing requirements in Florida are unique because of our exposure to high winds and hurricanes. Building codes are more stringent and additional inspections may be required as compared to other states. Compliance is mandatory. Typical inspections include:
- Wood decking nailed to code – nails every 6 inches on every truss or rafter
- Dry-in of underlayment
- Final roof inspection – after application of 15#, 30# felt or self-adhered shingles (or tile or metal) according to manufacture specifications
Once the roof is replaced and the final inspections are satisfactorily completed, your roof contractor will provide warranty information and the contractor’s final affidavit. Then, you can pay the final invoice with confidence and have a beautiful roof to enjoy for years to come.
As professional Home Inspectors, we offer an unbiased, professional assessment of the condition of your structure at the time of the inspection. During every inspection, we will provide suggestions on repairs that may need to be made. We proudly service the home inspections needs of Osceola County. We do not offer repair services, and will not recommend needless work. At BUY YOUR SIDE, we are on your side.
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