There are very few things which are finite; the roof on your house is certainly not one of them. Of course a great deal has to do with the material that was originally used but there is a good chance that if the roof over your head is 20 or 30 years old it will have reached the point where it needs to be replaced. When this happens you are faced with finding a roofer in Downers Grove that possess all the skills that are needed and has an enviable reputation for quality and integrity. You are left to answer the question; “how do I locate this elusive company?”
At first blush it may seem a daunting task but with a little time and a great deal of common sense it is not as hard as it might seem.
* The first thing of course is to find names and create a short list of potential candidates. Armed with this list contact the local Better Business Bureau. Although the BBB can’t help you with your short list what they can do is to give you some indication of how the company operates, how it responds to its customers should there be a complaint. Information of this nature is invaluable when it comes to assessing the character of the company and how well they protect their hard fought for reputation in the community.
* It used to be that the Yellow Pages was the sole source of information on local companies, this is no longer the case as the internet is equally good at providing information. Do not think that the biggest ad in the Yellow Pages or the slickest web site is an indication of how good the company is. What is important is how many years has the company been in business, are they known to have an certain area of expertise, what payment plans do they offer and will they come to your home and after inspecting your roof, offer a written proposal?
* Other contractors are also a good source of information. There are numerous trades involved in the construction business and it might come as a surprise just how well a carpenter for example knows the skills and reputation of a roofer in Downers Grove. Another great source for names is a builder’s supply or home improvement center. In many cases local roofers and other trades leave their details with these centers in hopes that a potential client asks the clerks for names.
Once you have created a short list ask the roofer in Downers Grove for a list of references. Call a couple of them and ask their opinion of the company, the products it supplies and the skill of the installers.
If your home needs roofing repair or a new roof you will need to find a roofer in Downers Grove that comes highly recommended. Showalter Roofing Service, Inc has over 35 years of experience and are justifiably proud of their quality and reliability.
Go to the site ShowalterRoofing.com for more information.
