Roofing
So, you need a new roof, but you're not quite sure where to start?
You don't want to make costly mistakes that will waste your valuable time and money.

At Classic Remodeling Corp. we want to make it a little easier on YOU, the homeowner,
to make the right choices. You will find that we have put together an informative guide
for you to follow. Please take a moment to read our "Question & Answer section".

   Q: How do I know if my home needs a new roof or a re-roof?
    A: To answer this question a contractor must inspect the roof of your home.
         If your home has one layer of shingle it is possible to re-roof.
         When a house has 2 layers; you can not re-roof. Every town has guidelines for roofing
         and it the "contractors" responsibility to know and follow these guidelines.

    Q: How do I find a professional roofing contractor?
    A: There are many ways to find a roofing contractor (telephone book, internet, referral), but
         there are too many "fly by night" contractors.

     Here are some important tips to follow:
  • The most important tip : Make sure they are LICENSED & REGISTERED.      
  • A contractor should have an address. "Why is this important?", you may ask, because many "fly
    by night" contractors will not have an address. You should know the likelihood that your
    contractor has established a location, will be around in the next 5 - 10 years and will be able to
    stand behind the warranty and services they have promised.
  • Do not consider any bids from contractors you have not met or interviewed. Professional
    presentation of estimates lets you know that the contractor has taken the time to inspect your
    home and has explained to you the terms of the estimate. A contractor can not give a
    homeowner the proper estimate without measuring the house.
  • Make sure that the contractor has a "complete" insurance package. This protects YOU from
    involvement in employee injuries, third person liabilities and damages consequential to the
    work being performed.
  • Knowledge and thoroughness of roofing procedures. A contractor should be able to explain the
    entire process and answer any questions.
  • Length of time in business
  • References and repeat business in your area -  A homeowner should ask for at least 3 - 5
    references and/or job site locations that you can see work completed.
  • Memberships and affiliations with professional organizations

           Never judge the value of various proposals from the lowest bid received.
          A low price can signal shortcomings in the reliability of the contractor.  

      Q: What is the typical duration of a roof installation?
      A: Depending on the size and structure of the roof, most can be completed in a day or two.
          An installation of a roof should only be interrupted by inclement weather.

      Q: Who is responsible for the disposal of old shingles and materials?
      A: The contractor should be responsible for the removal and disposal of all materials.
           Clean up and disposal should be included in the initial estimate and in your final
           contract.

    Q: Who is responsible for obtaining permits?
    A: A professional contractor should include the cost of all permits in the estimates,     
         it should not be an extra fee, and the contractor should be responsible for obtaining the
         permits.

      Q: What happens if there is damage to my roof under the old shingles?
      A: A contractor should take into consideration that there may be hidden damage and allow
          or this in the estimate. Roof rot is common and an experienced contractor will include
          this information in the initial presentation.

    Does your contract include the following?
  • Contract detailed as to exactly what is included in the specifications and installation
  • The completeness of the contractors insurance package
  • Is the work supervised?
  • Will rotten wood be replaced by the contractor at no additional cost to the homeowner?
  • Who is responsible for permits and is there an additional fee?
  • Who is responsible for clean up and disposal?
Diagram B
Diagram A
The contractor shows up to your home and starts talking to you about what your roof needs and that it may
be complicated because it has "this" or "that" and you may become slightly confused with all the
terminology.

We are here to help.
Diagram A - references the different points to a roof. This determines the amount of time and material
needed to complete a project.
Diagram B - references the layers of a roofing system
Site still under construction.
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information.
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