A) Was it easy to contact them and schedule an appointment, either through their office staff or website?
B) Was your estimator on time, was he knowledgeable and did he clearly explain what he was proposing?
C) Is your estimator LBPR Licensed, which allows him or her to provide you with a roofing / renovation proposal?
If you answered “No” to any of these questions, select a new roofing candidate and begin the checklist again.
Many roof problems don’t show up until years after the job is completed. Choose a company that is established and financially stable. Consider the fact that most roofing companies telephones are disconnected long before their warranties expire.
CASCADE ROOFING has been in business Since 1959.
Because homeowners insurance normally excludes such accidents, the only way to be assured that your installer has the correct insurance is to verify their coverage for employees and subcontractors.
CASCADE ROOFING carries Workers Compensation Insurance through SAIF Corporation on all our employees. No roofing subcontractors are ever used
There are a variety of reasons why adequate insurance may not be carried by a contractor; the inability to qualify for the insurance policy or the extremely high costs of roofing insurance – these are the most common.
CASCADE ROOFING provides you with a written copy of our $2,000,000 Liability Insurance, Auto Insurance, Workers Compensation Insurance and our $15,000 Performance Bond.
If a roofing contractor uses subs, you will need to confirm that all four insurances listed above are carried by each and every subcontractor involved in your roofing project.
CASCADE ROOFING installations are completed by our very own highly skilled and professional employees.
Each contractor in Oregon is assigned a CCB# that can be verified with the state as to being current and incompliance with state regulatory requirements. Check for complaints filed with the Contractors Board against the contractor.
CASCADE ROOFING holds license number: #104430
Contractor provided references are great, but unedited reviews found at places like Google or Angie’s List can be very enlightening. The more reviews the better, it tells you the company is actively installing new roofs and any future reviews from customers like you are important to them. Remember, every company can run into a discontented customer, so read the reviews carefully and compare notes.
CASCADE ROOFING is an A+ member of the BBB, has numerous outstanding reviews on Google, Yahoo. MSN, Kudzu and Angie’s List where we were awarded the 2010 Super Service Award. Please feel free to call our supplier, Woodfeathers Roofing Supply @ 503-641-7663 and ask about our us. Also, in your packet we have provided several written testimonials.
Number of layers of old roofing that are to be removed (it should be all of them). Are trucks used to haul away the debris (preferable, since they can be moved each night) or are dumpsters used? Are all the dumping fees included in the proposal? What is the cost for rot repair – per sheet / per foot / per hour?
If new roof decking is needed, what type and thickness is specified? (Stay away from OSB board.)
Flashings – replace or reuse? Where are they being installed? Gauge of metal, size and finish?
Type of underlayment being bid? Quality of felt? Ice & Water Shield being used where?
How is the house going to be vented to meet the manufactures and local requirements?
Type and number of fasteners, wind rating?
We can’t cover all the details here, many are job specific, but a good roofing proposal will have a detailed specification sheet. Make sure you go over the specification sheet item by item with the contractor and ask lots of questions. A good estimator will gladly go over the specifics point by point with you.
CASCADE ROOFING provides a 6 page bid along with a complete proposal and packet that details all of the above roofing specifications. We are also happy to spend the time with you to answer all of your questions.
Choosing A Pro:
If you choose the right materials, you have about a 1 in 4 chance of getting a long lasting roof installed. The question is, why do less than 25 percent of completed roof installations meet the manufactures specifications when the same material is used? Answer – Its all about the men on your roof.
No supervisor? / A supervisor comes by once or twice a day? / The supervisor is on the job through-out the installation?
CASCADE ROOFING supervisiors are assigned to one job at a time – until your roof is completed, they will be on your jobsite and available to you for questions and answers.
CASCADE ROOFING recylces the bulk of your old roofing material at Environmentally Conscious Recycling (ECR).
Congratulations:
By following this guide along with your own common sense, you just made one of your most expensive purchases, from one of the least trusted industries, into a thoughtful and educated decision.
