Commercial Roofers – How to Find One

There are many different commercial roofers available for hire. However, like any other service that you hire someone to do, some roofers will be better trained, more skilled and do an overall better job. Usually, a commercial roofing job is a project that will cost you or your business a lot of money, so you will want to make sure that you are hiring the best person to do the job. So, how do you know who is the best? There are several different steps that can help you find someone to do this job for you. When you follow these steps, you can be sure that your job will be done effectively and efficiently.
Ask your colleagues, friends and family members – The best place to start when looking for commercial roofers is people you know and people you trust. You should look to these people for referrals. If you know someone who owns commercial real estate, chances are they have used the services of a commercial roofer. Ask them, how did they like the job of the roofer? Was he timely and reliable? How much does he/did he charge? All of these questions will help you to create an initial list of possible roofers you may want to hire for your project.
Use the internet as a resource - There are many different sites on the internet that can help you find and evaluate the services of different people. Commercial roofers definitely fall into this category. Use a search engine to search for commercial roofers in your area. Many times the name of a company will come up with a review. You can read what other people thought about the person you are thinking about hiring. If the internet reviews are not good, you will want to move on. However, if they seem promising, add that person to the list you started in the first step. These roofers will move on to the next step. 
Start dialing – Once you have created the list of people you want to contact, you will need to give them a call. You may not want to move forward with some of the people that you talk to on the phone, so they will get scratched off of your list at this point. If you like their attitude and demeanor on the phone, ask them to schedule an appointment for an estimate. If they want to charge you for an estimate, that is a red flag, as most companies will come out to perform estimates free of charge.
Interview – When you have them in person, you can ask more questions. Who will be doing their work? What is the payment schedule like? Ultimately, the decision will probably come down to the price. However, it is important, regardless of price that you feel comfortable with the roofer(s) who will be completing the job.