Episode 007 1995 - 96 Season
| Selecting a Roofing Contractor | Composition Shingles | Steel Shingles | Cleaning Roof Vent Stack | Adding Attic Insulation | Home Furnishings (design) | VA Loans | |
To order a Video Tape, call 1-800-TO-BUILD and ask for Episode #007.
Michael Holigan : How can you tell if your roof just needs a repair or you need to go ahead and spend the money to get a new roof?
Wayne Dolin: You're going to know you need a repair when you start seeing signs of water entry, stains coming through on your ceiling is a very good sign. You're going to need a new roof when you start seeing you're roof laying in your driveway and in your back yard. Those are pretty good telltale signs that you're going to need a roof.
M.H.: How do you go about choosing a qualified installer and not just a fly-by-night group?
W.D.: Well, you want to confirm that they have a contractor's license. You want to verify their worker's comp and their general liability insurance. If you're a home owner or a property owner, you want to be named additionally insured on their policy so that if anything happens you are covered. Make sure that if you have a product that you're using that they're qualified to put on that particular product.
M.H.: How do you go about choosing a consultant?
W.D.: You want to look for somebody who has no hidden agendas. They're not affiliated with any contractors or manufacturers, preferably somebody with a roofing license issued by the state and who doesn't have a roofing company. That way there's no hidden agendas. They're going to take care of you. They will work for you. They'll do the best job they can for you.
M.H.: What's the biggest secret to avoid getting ripped off?
W.D.: I guess the best thing to do is don't rush into a construction project. Verify all of their references. Make sure that you're mentioned on their insurance policies so that you're covered. Make sure that all material bills are paid with a dual check so that you don't get any liens, and make sure that the job's completed before you issue the contractor the final payment.
Episode 007 1995 - 96 Season
| Selecting a Roofing Contractor | Composition Shingles | Steel Shingles | Cleaning Roof Vent Stack | Adding Attic Insulation | Home Furnishings (design) | VA Loans | |
To order a Video Tape, call 1-800-TO-BUILD and ask for Episode #007.