Negotiating Your Roofing Estimate and Contract

As I discussed in a previous post, you should get three estimates from licensed roofing contractors. The roofing estimate Queens can come in many forms. Some contractors will give you very little information, with just a few line items and a total cost for your roof replacement Queens. The best cost estimates come with each line item listed with it's cost. All estimates should specify the materials to be used for the roofing project, including the underlay, the warranty and the payment terms. The more information that is in the estimate, the easier it is to compare with other quotes. A common practice for contractors in general, is to leave items out of the quote for a lower total price. That is why it's important to review your roofing estimate Bronx and final roofing contract carefully, to be sure you are comparing apples to apples. When you have chosen a roofing contract Bronx that suits your needs, including quality, estimate transparency, and cost, the contractors will provide you with a contract. Your contractor may have provided you with roofing options, including good, better and best-and include product samples and literature. You will need to choose among these options before he or she finalizes the contract.

In general a contractor who takes the time to prepare a good proposal may do a more thorough job, because he or she has shown an attention to detail. Beware of contractors who will not put your agreement in writing, it is difficult to negotiate after the fact and there is the potential for many misunderstandings. It may seem easier in the beginning to discuss something verbally, but in the end there is too much room for miscommunication, and sometimes dishonesty.
When a roofing contract Bronx is presented, it should spell out the proposed roofing work, prices and completion date. Read the contract carefully. Misunderstandings are the most common cause of contract disputes.

Pay special attention to be certain the following points are covered in the contract. Building Permits - Do you need local roofing permits, costs, and what are the posting requirements? The start and completion date should be posted on the contract, including arrangements for rainy weather delays. Your city building department will need to inspect the roof construction, usually after all the materials are stripped off, and again at completion. This should be included on your roofing contract Queens as part of the timeline. Also, important, and a source of much chagrin for homeowners is the site cleanup. Homowners can spend months cleaning up old roof shingle debris and dangerous nails. This is often not thought of before the project - but the roofing contractor is anxious to be paid at the end and often fails to finish the cleanup of the job site as a result. Payment terms will be a part of the contract, with the majority of the fee due at job completion. Any contractor who wants upfront payment may disappear with your money, especially if they are not licensed (check their contractor's license and business license with the New York State). In addition the roofing supplier(s) and any subcontractors should be listed.