Hiring a roofer can be a daunting task. Since most homeowners only need to replace a roof once in their lifetime, knowing which roofer to trust can be a challenge. The usual advice is to choose a roofer that is licensed, bonded and insured. While this is always a good place to begin, there are many other considerations to ensure that a homeowner chooses the correct company.
One way that Charleston roofing clients can know that they are hiring a competent roofer for their project is to look for a roofer that is certified by GAF, one of America’s oldest and strongest manufacturers of roofing materials. Because their own reputation is on the line, GAF makes sure that the contractors they endorse are above average in every way. Becoming factory certified by GAF is no easy task.
Before becoming GAF certified, a roofer must meet certain criteria. They must have been in business at least seven years and have a brick and mortar address, not just a post office box. They must be fully licensed, bonded and insured according to the rules of the state or municipality they operate in. They must have a good credit rating. Knowing that the roofers they chose meet these basic requirements gives homeowners peace of mind.