How to Find and Compare Roofing Contractors in Your Area

When your roof is broken and it needs to be fixed, it’s never a good idea to procrastinate. Prolonging the fixing of your roof when it needs to be repaired could cause further damage and , in turn, increase the costs. But finding the right contractor for the job could also take some time if you don’t know where to turn. When in need of a great contractor follow these three steps and you’ll be sure to hire the right one for the job quickly and with confidence.

Ask Around: Your Friends and Family Probably “Know a Guy”

It’s no secret that one of the best ways to retain a contractor would be to “ask around”. Most likely, one of your friends or family members that live locally have had the pleasure of working with a roofing contractor Michigan in the past, and will therefore have at least one referral for you. By starting with a personal reference from a close friend or family member, you can bypass the long and tedious road that may lie ahead if you need to begin sifting through reviews and third-party websites to find recommendations.

Crowdsource Feedback and Reviews via Social Media

If no one you know personally has dealt with a reputable contractor in the past, the next best thing you can do is crowdsource opinions from other locals who have. This is best done by posting a quick “I need some feedback” comment on Facebook, or by requesting a referral via an online community such as a Chamber of Commerce. Doing this means you won’t have to reinvent the wheel per se. You’ll likely get some quick feedback from your network of peers pointing you in the right direction of a reputable contractor. It’s also important to analyze these recommendations, just like you would any other, to make sure these opinions aren’t biased in any way.

Sign Up For Third-Party Websites

At the same time that you’re asking around and posting to your social networks, it’s good to keep the field open by joining a third-party review site such as Home Advisor or Angie’s List. Both platforms can give you some great referrals of only the most vetted contractors with the best reputations. While there may be some minuscule registration fees, the great thing about utilizing these platforms is, oftentimes, unlike Yelp or other open review forums, the businesses can’t get “bumped to the top” by paying extra, and only verified customers can leave comments and feedback.

The bottom line is, unless you know a contractor personally, utilizing all three methods of finding one, as listed above, will save you time (and money) in the long run. Getting a quote swiftly, and fixing the underlying issues quickly, is most important when it comes to ensuring your home and family are safe.

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