
You called a roofing company, and they gave you a price for the repairs that you’re going to need. How do you know that hiring them is the right call? Everyone talks about wanting a second opinion. Particularly when they don’t like what they hear from the first opinion. In reality, it’s not about the number of estimates or opinions that you get. It’s about finding the estimates that meet your budget, and what you feel the repair should include. How many people do you need to talk to before you find the right one? Here are a couple of ideas to take into account.
Make Sure The Repair Is What You Need
No matter what number of estimates you’re on, make sure that the repair that is being offered is the right call. Usually when you’re calling in for a roofing repair whomever it is that you call should provide a thorough inspection of the roof. As a customer you can ask for proof of the inspection. From there the company is potentially going to draw out a plan on what they feel the repair should entail. Naturally that’s what the price tag on the project is going to be based on. You essentially need to be sold though, on the type of repair first. To then start thinking about whether or not the price is fair.
Who Pays For The Repair Can Certainly Play A Role In Your Decision
This is essentially another reality check that you have to account for when you call an Ottawa roofing company. Simply put if the company is going to be able to work with your insurance company on the project then you’re probably going to be a little less concerned about the price tag on the project. In fact if you do have roofing insurance you may want to call your insurance company first to see what companies they can work with. From there, you’re going to be able to decide how many companies you want to ask for an estimate. If you don’t have insurance or this just isn’t something that concerns then you can price shop around a bit more.
A Good Rule of Thumb For Getting Estimates
How many estimates do you really need? We would say at least two good ones! We talked about making sure that the repair that is being offered in the budget is what you need. That’s the most important thing that you need. Essentially if you can narrow it down to two budgets that you liked you’re going to be better suited to make an accurate decision. Now, it really doesn’t matter if you get 100 budgets if the companies that you get them from can’t really draw out a plan for you that you feel comfortable with.
Just as a final warning we would like to say that if you don’t get involved in your roofing you may end up with something that you don’t like. Worst yet, a bad roof could affect your home’s value. Take your time with your roofing decisions!