Purchasing a new roof is one of the most important investments you can make for your home. It can also be a big investment. That's why, along with selecting the right roofing products, it's important to make the extra effort to find the right professional roofing contractor. With this investment, it's crucial that you receive trustworthy support - and the know-how and breadth of services needed to complete the work.

When selecting a professional roofing contractor to install your new roof, below are some helpful tips to consider.

·       Make sure the contractor has a good reputation. Check for references and call a few of them.

·       Make sure the contractor has adequate insurance coverage. Protect your home from accidental damage.

·       Did the contractor thoroughly inspect your roof? Including deck, attic, flashing, chimney, soil stacks and other roof penetrations?

·       Did the contractor provide a written estimate? Including an accurate description of the work to be performed, plus work that may have to be
      contracted  out.

·       Did the contractor explain the entire roof system? Your roof is a series of components that work together and you should know about all of them.

·       Did the contractor check existing ventilation for proper circulation and also explain the importance of proper ventilation? Improper ventilation
      will damage your shingles and can invalidate your manufacturer’s warranty.

·       Did the contractor know, explain and comply with local building codes? Local codes determine the maximum number of nail overs and nail overs
      may shorten the life of your new shingles.

·       Does the contractor know and was able to explain local building codes?

Did the contractor apply underlayment to the wood deck? Additional waterproofing underlayment might be needed if ice damming, wind-driven rain or collected flowing