West Covina is a city in Los Angeles County, California. It is located 19 miles east of Downtown Los Angeles in the eastern San Gabriel Valley. The city is part of Greater Los Angeles and according to 2010 census, West Covina had a population of 106,098. San Gabriel Valley region has a Mediterranean climate which is characterized by hot summers with temperatures averaging above 73 ⁰ F. Climate is one of the factors to consider when choosing the type of roofing materials to use. In addition, climatic conditions might dictate house designs and roof pitch (high, medium or low) to facilitate temperature regulation and air flow. Therefore, if you are looking for a roofing company, you should take your time to make the right choice. You should consider a number of factors to help you narrow down your choices and choose the right roofing company. Here are some factors to consider when choosing a roofing company:
Check for licensing and insurance
The company you are about to hire should be certified by relevant authorities to offer roofing services. Before the state certifies a company to offer roofing services, it checks whether the company meets legal requirements needed. Hence, if a company is certified, it shows that it’s competent because it has satisfied the authorities. On insurance cover, pick an insured contractor who has a valid compensation and liability cover to avoid incurring additional costs which you had not planned for in case of an accident. To be assured that the contractor is insured, you can contact their insurance company to inquire about insurance validity before hiring them.
It is always important to look for a company which has insured its workers as well as the services they are offering. Any business can close down, but if you hire a company which has insured its services, you stand a better chance of being compensated even if the company closes down before your warranty is over.
Rating and Reviews
With the current technological advancements, most businesses have websites where they provide details of the services they offer, contact details, their location among other relevant details. After completing a project, contractors are usually reviewed and rated by their clients depending on the quality of services they’ve offered. It is recommended you check reviews, comments, and ratings online to determine how reliable the roofer is. Positive comments/reviews and high ratings show that the roofer is offering good services. However, if there are numerous complaints from previous clients, the company might be offering poor services.
Cost
Although your final decision should not be based on the estimated cost, you should evaluate and compare costs from different contractors. When you are looking to hire a roofer, you need installation, repair or maintenance services. These costs may vary depending on a number of factors e.g. roofing materials used, the total area of your roof and labor. However, the cost should be moderate and affordable. A roofing company that gives a very low quote might end up offering low-quality services or have unskilled workers who end up doing a shoddy work. On the other hand, a roofing company which offers a very high quote might be exploiting unsuspecting homeowners! A good roofing company should give a moderate quote after assessing what needs to be done, materials to be used, labor required among other factors. Therefore, do a thorough research before getting quotes from roofers to avoid being exploited.
Finally, you need to consider the level of experience. Experience refers to both the contractor’s individual roofing experience and the number of years the roofing company has been in business. The former ensures quality roofing services while the latter guarantees that the company has a streamlined process for delivering services and handling clients.