On this week’s blog I want to cover the topic “Do you have a warranty on your
roof”? This is a good question not only to ask yourself, but to ask your contractor
when getting a new roof. Normally there are 2 Warranties that apply to your new
roof. You have the roofers “workmanship warranty” and then there is the
“manufacturer’s warranty”. The workmanship warranty could be 1 year, 5 years,
10 years, lifetime etc. This would cover leaks, install errors or issues that may
arise that are caused by the installer or roofer. The manufacturer’s warranty
could be 10 years, 12 years, 15 years, lifetime etc. The manufacturer is the brand
of shingle, metal, tile or material that is being installed on your new roof. This
warranty covers things such as, material defects, wind warranty, algae resistance,
hail resistance etc. Both of these warranties are vital to protecting your home or
business. Did you know that your roof is the most expensive item on the exterior
or your home? The average cost of a shingle roof can be $10,000 or more. The
average client we serve in the residential market has an average replacement cost
of $15,000 for a shingle roof. Looking at the numbers if you aren’t careful who
you chose for a roofing contractor, it may cost you thousands of dollars down the
road. Here are a few things you should receive upon the completion of your
roofing project. 1. A copy of the workmanship warranty from your roofer. This will
state the materials installed, duration of your warranty and is it transferrable to a
new owner if you were to sell. 2. A paper copy or email from the manufacturer
regarding the shingle warranty, what products this covers and for how long. You
may also be given this information by your contractor. So, what happens if you
don’t receive this documentation? Well, you guessed it, “you probably don’t have
a warranty”. This doesn’t mean your contractor is being shady, it could mean that,
but also, they may not know how to file them correctly. This very common, which
is partly the reason I’m providing this information. You are unknowingly assuming
all contactors are the same, and this has put you at risk if something goes wrong. I
have made it my goal to educate and inform homeowners and business owners
for this reason. Unfortunately not all roofing companies are equal, details matter
when it comes to an investment such as your home or business. At Near Me
roofing its our mantra to be the most professional company in our market. We
believe it so much we spend a lot of time perfecting our process. From estimate
acceptance to handing you that warranty we want you to be aware of every step
in the process. Check us out on google, Facebook and our website at
www.nearmeroof.com. If we can help you, please give us a call at 903-949-3477.