There is maybe nothing more stressful than having problems with your roof. The potential repair costs and impact on your home’s value can take a toll on your peace of mind. It’s also difficult to feel confident in selecting a new contractor. We’ve all heard the horror stories of disreputable roofers who fail to stand by their work or disappear overnight.
Instead of adding more problems to an already stressful situation, you should consider hiring a top-rated roofing company from your own community. Discover our top seven reasons for choosing local.
Long-Term Savings
Like all industries, there are discount roofers out there. They make bold claims of cost savings, but often fail to stand by their work.
Your home’s safety and value are things you can’t gamble on with a DIY project or by choosing the cheapest roofer, regardless of the red flags in their online reviews. Instead, choosing a top-rated local contractor from the beginning will typically save you money in the long run.
A qualified roofer’s work will be done right the first time. There’s nothing worse than the added expense of having to hire a second contractor to fix a poor job. A local roofer that is well-reviewed will also often have the proper tools, team, and experience to handle your installation or repair more economically.
The Benefit of Referrals
We all like to hire someone we know and trust. With a local roofing contractor, you have the advantage of choosing someone your friends or family can recommend.
Local businesses are also part of your community. They’re usually less likely to cut corners or ignore your phone calls when it can impact your likelihood of providing a positive recommendation to your neighbors.
Local Support
Consumers today are receiving worsening customer service. Larger companies may place you on hold for long wait times or prevent you from speaking with a human being.
Can you afford to trust your home’s protection to a company that doesn’t have a strong local presence and fails to prioritize their neighbors? When hiring a qualified roofer in your community, you can feel more confident in their responsiveness, professionalism, and craftsmanship.
Investment in Your Community
Choosing a local roofing company means doing business with folks you’ll bump into at the grocery store or see at church. How likely are they to neglect someone they might see every week?
Local businesses stand by their work and are more likely to go the extra mile for their neighbors. Buying local means you are getting premium service while investing in your community’s economy.
The Best Protection
If you’ve done business with a larger company, you know the fine print can come back to haunt you.
With larger roofing contractors’ warranties, you might pay for added protection only to find that you aren’t covered down the road or that it’s difficult to determine when they’ll be returning to your area. Other roofers may only offer their products’ default warranty, but not guarantee their own work.
Fast Response
Many roofing problems demand emergency attention. When combined with warranties and/or insurance considerations, the last thing you want is to wait on some massive company’s schedule. Local roofers can offer the fast response and thorough support that most larger companies can’t.
The Best Of Both Worlds
The best roofing companies have industry-leading experience, but offer the responsiveness and support only available on a local level. However, don’t gamble your home’s protection with a small company who isn’t qualified. Your choice of contractor should be well-reviewed, experienced, and possess the proper insurance and certifications. Learn more about the questions to ask when choosing a roofer in our supporting guide.
Trust The Experts
Davis Contracting has 20+ years of experience in roof repair and installation. Don’t wait another day to fix that lingering issue. Protect your loved ones and your property from further damage by contacting us for a FREE inspection or project estimate.