Obtaining roofing bids is a critical step in the budgeting process. However, it is critical not to become overly concerned with expenses while developing a budget for a roof repair or replacement job. That is because cost-cutting tactics such as employing the lowest bidder may actually cost you more in the long term.
Each contractor is in business to earn money, and accepting the lowest estimate will result in either poor quality or paying more than the original quote. In any case, you will lose.
Consider the following facts carefully before signing any re-roofing or roofing repair proposal.
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The Contractor Intentionally Reduced the Bid in Order to Secure the Job
If a contractor submits an enticingly low bid, one possible explanation is that the person purposefully lowered it in order to win the job. To accomplish this, less-than-reputable contractors will frequently underbid the number of labor hours required to complete the project or will hire unqualified, uninsured or low-cost laborers, resulting in additional time and charges for completion.
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The Contractors May Not Have Enough Experience
It is fairly uncommon for less experienced contractors to give lower residential roofing bids in order to attract more consumers. The disadvantage of choosing inexperienced contractors is that they are more likely to make costly installation mistakes.
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The Contractor May Not Provide Warranties
Contractors who do not provide post-sale incentives such as warranties might submit low quotes for roofing work. Are roofing warranties truly necessary? Warranties may appear to be an unnecessary investment to some homeowners. Given that your roof is your home’s first line of defense against the elements, a roofing guarantee should be considered mandatory.
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The Contractor Makes Use of Substandard Materials
Finally, if your roof repair contractors underbid you, it is likely that they aim to replace your roof with low-quality materials in order to retain more of your money, resulting in premature degradation and an expensive second roof replacement procedure. As such, if your contractor attempts to underbid you, consider terminating the contract in order to ensure that your new roof is completed properly and with high-quality materials.
We take pride in our commitment to service at Feller Roofing. Our personnel are pleasant, kind, and conscientious, and knowledgeable and capable. We strive to make all of your roofing tasks as stress-free as possible.
For a free estimate, call (830) 783-1328 or fill out our handy online form. We serve home and business owners in New Braunfels, TX, and the rest of its surrounding communities.