A SHORT GUIDE CHECKLIST TO MAKING YOUR CHOICE

Work to your roof can be the one of the highest expenses you ever make, particularly if you are considering completely re-roofing your home. Below is a short checklist of things you should keep in mind before embarking on any repairs to your roof:

ENSURE SOMEONE HAS VISITED TO CARRY OUT A SURVEY

Ensure someone visits and carried out a thorough survey, after discussing with you your requirements. Then you can be sure you will get a proper detailed quotation.

ENSURE ALL QUOTES ARE IN WRITING AND FULLY DETAILED. DO NOT ACCEPT VERBAL QUOTES

Read the quote carefully. If there are things mentioned you are not sure about, especially specialist roofing terms, phone and ask. The answer you get will not only give you more knowledge about your roof, but will also tell you more about the company concerned and there level of service.

In reading and understanding your quote, you can get a fair comparison and make a decision based on all the facts. As with so many things, cheapest is not necessarily best.

GET MORE THAN ONE QUOTE

Unless you know the company, or they are recommended by a friend or family who know them, it is usually best to get at least two quotes However, no more than three, any more and it can become very confusing.

ASK FOR REFERENCES

Particularly if it is a large amount of work, ask if you can contact any one who has had similar work done I the past,  A reputable firm should be able to provide references

ASK HOW LONG THE COMPANY HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED

Although by no means a guarantee of a company’s standing, ask if they belong to any trade bodies or federations.

If the companies you have chosen advertise in Yellow Pages try to get a copy of last years directory (or older if you can). This can be a good indicator of how well established they are.

CHECK THE COMPANY’S PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE

It is essential to make sure you choose a company or individual with has at least a million pound public liability cover, and ask for proof of cover. This may seem a lot but it is the minimum standard.