Selecting a home improvement contractor
When choosing a home improvement contractor, there are dozens of criteria to take into account. We have found that the following tools can be a great help when searching for reliable roofing contractors. Is your contractor local and registered with the Secretary of State?
It’s really important to check if your home improvement contractor is a Licensed and Locally owned or operated business. Many companies come every year to capitalize on storm repairs, however some don’t take the proper steps to “sign the book” on their way in. The reason for this is they have no intention of sticking around if the work runs out or the warranty repairs become too much of a hassle to complete. Don’t do business with a company that has no investment in the community, your project, or most importantly- your satisfaction and protection.
Roofing Louisiana is properly licensed in Louisiana. We have a local, permanent office at 931 Ridge Rd in Lafayette
Is your home improvement contractor highly rated and accredited by the Better Business Bureau?
The Better Business Bureau is a non-profit organization that provides a forum for customers to formalize complaints against businesses and arbitration services to resolve disputes. No company is perfect, but all companies should make efforts to resolve disputes with their clientele. If your contractor has a low rating or multiple complaints that went unresolved or is not a member, it’s a pretty sure sign they don’t take customer satisfaction seriously.
Roofing Louisiana is a BBB Accredited Business and is A+ rated.
Is your home improvement contractor insured?
Make sure your roofing company has a legitimate insurance policy, that specifically covers roofing, before hiring them to do work on your home. If your contractor isn’t insured; injuries, accidents or property damages that occur during or after construction could result in serious liabilities for you as a homeowner. Call the number for the insurance agent on their insurance form to confirm their policy is current and covers them for the type of work they are about to complete on your property. Roofing Louisiana is fully insured and you can request to see our insurance policy from your Roofing Consultant.
What kind of warranty does your home improvement contractor offer?
When selecting a contractor to complete the work on your home, make sure they offer a warranty on both the workmanship and the materials with terms and conditions that satisfy your needs and give you the peace of mind you deserve. A roof replacement can cost as much as a new car- don’t let your contractor substitute a promise of quality for a tangible, written, long-term warranty that can be transferred to future owners. If you get a new roof on your home- you should be able to sell that value to future owners as an increase in the value of your property. A new roof with a poor warranty is of little value outside of its appearance (if it’s done well, of course).
Roofing Louisiana offers a 5-year labor warranty on our workmanship and the best materials
warranty in the industry, the Owens Corning Platinum Warranty.
Selected by Owens Corning, only 2% of contractors nationwide are approved for this program.
Owens Corning backs up our labor warranty for the lifetime of the shingles, including our
workmanship. That’s Powerful, and a great peace of mind for our clients! Ask your Consultant to
show you the random inspection reports completed by Owens Corning Inspectors.
Does your contractor have a lot of reviews on credible websites or from people in the community?
A dependable home improvement contractor is only dependable if he’s got the history to prove it. Great ways to find out about contractors are on websites such as Guild Quality, the Better Business Bureau, etc. If your contractor doesn’t have a significant work history- you don’t want to find out whether you’re making the right choice the hard way.
