As a homeowner, there will come a time when you will have to repair or replace your home’s roofing system. Tackling a roofing project isn’t something that you jump into blindly but one that needs to be engaged with the right mindset and thorough plan of action.
Before your roofing team sets up shop on your property for the next couple of days, an estimate of your roofing project must first be established and agreed upon by both the homeowner and the roofing contractor before any roofing work can start. The estimate determines the financial parameters of the project, project schedule, date of payment, materials to be used, and much more.
If you’re planning to start a new roofing project on your home and unsure what to look out for on your roofing estimate, carry on reading as we break it down for you.
Project Description
The roofing estimate usually includes a complete description of what the roofing project entails. It details a step-by-step process of how the project will be completed, the design specifications, the parts of your roofing system that are to be removed or installed, which will be materials to be used, and if anything needs to be ordered.
Project Schedule
A set schedule for the roofing project must be determined and agreed upon by both the homeowner and the roofing company. This includes the commencement date when each step of the project will be completed and, finally, the completion date.
Budget Allocation and Payment
This section details how much your project will cost and breaks down the payment structure for you. You’ll find out if payments need to be made periodically or paid in full at the end of the project, as well as when those payments are due.
Insurance and Licensing Information
This includes your insurance information and the insurance details of the roofing company you’re working with. It also consists of any licensing information and documentation of your roofing company.
Both parties ‘ insurance and licensing information should be provided to ensure that your roofing company is legally allowed to conduct work on the home. Should anything go wrong, there will be legal protection for everyone involved.
Warranties and Guarantees
If the roofing company offers any warranties and guarantees on the roofing project, it needs to be stated and detailed in the roofing estimate.
A Means For Exit
If either party has a reason to terminate the roofing project, there needs to be an established and agreed upon termination clause that allows both parties to walk away from the project without legal implications.
For more information on roofing estimates or any other roofing queries, give Advantage Remodeling a call today!
