What Qualifications Should a Roofer Have?

Your roof is one of the most important aspects of your home. It protects you, your loved ones, and your prized possessions. That’s why it’s so important to pick the right roofing contractor. We’ve already gone over signs of roofing scams, so today we’re going over signs of a responsible and trustable roofing contractor. But what qualifications should a roofer have? There are tons of ways to determine if a roofer is legit and we’ve put together some of the most important things to check.

Industry Experience

One major qualification that is incredibly important in the roofing industry is actual industry experience. A qualified roofer should have proof of their excellent work. Things like reviews are good, but there’s another thing to check. Many experienced roofers will have pictures of previous jobs available to look at. They also will have references that can verify their quality of work. Being able to back up roofing experience with actual projects is a big deal.

An Established Place of Business

Many unqualified roofers won’t even have an office or other place of business. Established roofers will have a building that they use for their business, and they’ll typically have the address on their site. While a roofer should have an address to contact, they might not. In these cases, you may have found an unqualified roofer. It’s even possible you’ve found a scammer. Many “roofers” that are trying to scam you won’t have an address so you can’t find them after the job. Always make sure the roofer you’re looking at has a place of business before you choose them.

Roofing Contractors Association Accreditation

Many states have different laws when it comes to roofers and accreditation. Texas doesn’t require one, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t one. Most qualified roofers will get accreditation through a roofing contractors association. For example, Honey Bees Roofing & Solar has one through the North Texas Roofing Contractors Association. It takes extra work to get such accreditation. It’s important to hire a contractor with accreditation, as that proves that they know what they’re doing and do good work. If a roofer does a job on your roof, they can actually lose their accreditations. There is definitely a sense of security when you’re using a roofer that has accreditations.

Call a Professional

What qualifications should a roofer have? A quality roofer will have well done previous roofing projects, an established place of business, and roofing contractors association accreditations. If you need a qualified roofer Contact Honey Bees Roofing & Solar online or give us a call today at 817-668-6131! We offer free roofing inspections so we can help you choose the best roofing option for your home. We also are one of the leading solar installers for the Burleson, Fort Worth, area and can help you take steps to have one of the most energy-efficient options possible. If you want to have a lower energy bill, keep your home cooler, or help the environment with energy-efficient roofing options then don’t hesitate to call!