Find Your Roofer Before You Need a Roof
As we discussed in our last article, homeowners don’t really think about their roof’s structural integrity and its ability to keep your home dry and warm until they’re cold and wet. Which is, obviously, too late.
But if you’re one of those homeowners whose roof didn’t make it through one of Denver’s infamous hail storms, or you find a leak after a winter thaw, you can become an unwitting target of a lot of roofing noise and claims. It may come from the interwebs, the television or even people you like.
The question is, who do you trust? Denver is a target of storm chasers and the fact is, when you’re in a bind, you tend not to make important decisions under duress rather than planning for the future. You want to find the best roofer in Denver and hope that happens in a couple of clicks and a phone call, but in reality, it takes more research than that.
There are several ways people try to find Denver’s best roofing company:
- Referral from a neighbor or friend. You remember that you know somebody who had their roof replaced recently. Did that friend choose the roofer or did the insurance company? Unless you hear a decisive endorsement, the value in that advice for a top roofer may not be that valuable.
- The internet. It’s easy to find companies here, but it’s also lazy, especially when you’re in a hurry. Companies have tricks to work their way up to the top of the first results page, but often that location isn’t earned. Or you have to sift through a rating site before you start finding actual company pages. The good news is that rating sites act as aggregators for companies you need. The bad news is that you probably need to corroborate your findings.
- Multimedia outlets. By far, television is the most expensive way to advertise in a local market, so it’s possible that a local roofer – emphasis on local – might have the resources to run TV ads. Again, check the track record and make sure the company is local. Denver roofers pride themselves on being stable and committed to the Denver community.
What’s the best advice in finding Denver’s best roofer? Do your research when you don’t need a new roof. That way, if that day comes sooner than later, all you have to do is make one phone call.
