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The next time you walk outside, take a moment to gaze up at your roof. What do you see? Do you see even shingles that are all laying flat? Or do you see shingles that are starting to curl and that are covered in moss? You can tell a lot about the condition of your roof just by looking at it. If you are at all concerned about the state of your roof, then your first call should be to a roofing contractor. They can evaluate the situation and recommend repairs or replacement as needed. Learn more about roofing and roofing contractors here on this website.

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Reasons To Get Multiple Quotes For A Roof Installation

Lori Silva

If you need a new roof installed, the first step is to get a quote. Once you have this quote in hand, you may be tempted to just accept it and have that roofer do the work. But first, you should actually get a second (and maybe even a third) quote. This is not because the first roofer is dishonest or because you have any reason not to trust them. Instead, the following are good reasons to get multiple quotes for a new roof installation.

Different Roofers Use Different Materials

There are a lot of different companies that make roof materials, and they come at a range of prices. One roofer may use brand #1, which affects the amount they quote you. Another roofer may use brand #2, which comes at a lower cost and is of similar quality. Getting multiple quotes gives you a chance to compare and contrast the different brands of roofing materials that the roofing companies use. You'll have a chance to select the brand that works best for you from both a functional and a cost perspective.

Different Roofers May Charge Different Rates for Installation

One roof company may charge more for installation than another. This is not because one roof company is trying to rip you off. Rather, their labor circumstances might be different. One company may have a whole team they can send out to tackle the project in one day. Another may have only a few roofers who they pay a higher rate because they do more physical labor themselves. One roofing company may also be further away, meaning that it takes them longer to reach your site, and that could be accounted for in their labor time estimation. 

Different Roofers May Recommend Different Upgrades

Roofing is not one-size-fits-all, and there are often multiple "good" approaches you can take with the same roof. One roof company might suggest getting rid of your skylight, for instance. Another roofing company may know of a new skylight that you can install with less worry of leaks. Getting multiple quotes means getting multiple suggestions that you can talk about, consider, and choose from. With a project as large as a roof installation, it's always good to have options.

When having a roof replaced, it is always wise to get multiple quotes. Doing so will allow you to compare materials, labor costs, and recommended upgrades. It will be worth the time you spend.

For more information about home roof installation, contact a local company. 


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