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Considering Best Choice Roofing in Raleigh? Ask These 10 Questions First
The simplest way to compare roofers is to ask every one of them the same questions and write down the answers. Here are ten that matter, why they matter, and where to find other Raleigh roofers to put them to.
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About Best Choice Roofing
Best Choice Roofing is a multi-city residential roofing company. Whichever contractor you are leaning toward, the questions below make their quotes comparable.
10 questions to ask any roofer
1. Who holds the license, and what is the number?
Check it against the NC Licensing Board for General Contractors search.
2. Can I see your insurance certificate?
General liability and workers’ compensation, sent by the insurance agent.
3. Who will actually be on my roof?
Your own crew or subcontractors — and who supervises the job day to day?
4. What exactly is in the scope?
Tear-off, underlayment, ice-and-water membrane, flashing, drip edge, ventilation and clean-up.
5. How do you price rotten decking?
Get a per-sheet price in writing before work starts.
6. Which shingle line are you quoting?
The brand and product line, not just “architectural.”
7. What does your workmanship warranty cover?
How long it lasts, what it excludes, and whether it transfers if you sell.
8. Is a permit required, and who pulls it?
Find out before the job is scheduled.
9. What is the payment schedule?
Avoid large up-front deposits and tie payments to work completed.
10. Will I get lien waivers at the end?
They show that suppliers and subcontractors have been paid.
How to use the answers
Put the answers in a simple table, one column per contractor. Gaps become obvious fast: a missing warranty term, a vague scope, or a deposit out of line with the others.
Raleigh roofers to put the questions to
Raleigh homeowners can shortlist roofers across Wake County, from Cary and Apex to Wake Forest and Garner. Start with three and ask each of them all ten questions.
Roofing contract questions
What should be in a roofing contract?
The contractor’s name, license number and insurance, a detailed scope with materials, the price and payment schedule, a start window, warranty terms, clean-up, and how changes such as decking replacement are priced.
How much deposit is normal for a new roof?
It varies by contractor and job size. Be cautious of any request for most of the price up front, and tie payments to work completed.
What is a lien waiver?
A signed document stating that a contractor, subcontractor or supplier has been paid and gives up the right to file a lien against your property for that amount.
Is bestchoiceroofing.info affiliated with Best Choice Roofing?
No. bestchoiceroofing.info is published by the National Roofing Directory, an independent contractor directory, and is not affiliated with Best Choice Roofing.