Commercial roofing and residential roofing are different from each other. When you are deciding to repair or change the roof of your commercial building, you should always choose the best commercial roof company to eliminate all the risk factors.

These are the essential questions you should ask before signing a contract with any commercial roof company:

1. Is Your Company Licensed?

Believe it or not, there are many companies working illegally without any certified license. Beware of such fraud and ask for a copy of a license or any government certificate of the company. If they don't show you their license, then don't sign a contract with them.

2. Do You Provide Any Warranty?

Don't be shy while asking for the warranty and guarantee of all the products they are going to use on your roof. Also, ask for a copy and details of the warranty papers of all the products they've used. It is also a good idea to ask how long a roof actually lasts. According to our FAQ, the life expectancy of a roof depends on what kind of roof you have. A TPO roof can last from 18-20 years while an EPDM roof can last 15-18 years and a PVC roof can last around 30 years.

3. Do You Offer Pre-Service Inspection?

If they offer a pre-service inspection, they'd know what kind of service your roof needs and they can work more efficiently.

4. In Case of Any Accident Caused by a Worker, What Would You Do?

Are they willing to take responsibility for liability for the labor and the responsibility for any damage caused to your business during the process by the workman? A professional commercial roofing company would surely take on these responsibilities.

5. In Case of Bad Weather, What Would You Do?

Ask them what they'd do if it suddenly started raining during the process. How'd they covered the unfinished roof? If they don't offer any safety measures during bad weather, don't take any risk by signing a contract with them.

6. How Long Would the Process Take?

Your business will get slow during the process, so you should know how long the process will take. Remember, the workman of the commercial roofing company could find more repairs while working. That can increase the time of the process, so it's better to co-operate with the workman.

7. Can I Have a Written Estimate?

Don't hesitate to ask for a written estimate from the commercial roofing company before signing the contract. You should know how much they are going to charge you for which service.

In conclusion, a professional commercial company would never compromise on the quality of service they provide and would never run away from your questions. So, make your decision wisely while signing a contract.