Roofers do not have the best reputation, and a lot of that is earned. Here is how to separate the pros from the pretenders before you sign anything.
If you see any of these, keep your wallet closed and keep looking.
Before you hire anyone, ask these and listen carefully to the answers.
The single best predictor of a good roofing experience is whether the company lives in your community. A local owner has a reputation to protect on every street. When your roofer is your neighbor, getting it wrong is not an option. That is exactly why Sienna stays in Fort Bend and why our owner lives right here in Sienna.
A refusal to pull a permit. It is the clearest sign a roofer is cutting corners, because the permit creates accountability they would rather avoid.
Be very cautious. Most door-knocking crews after a storm are from out of town and gone soon after. Choose a local company you can find again when you need service.
No. In Texas it is illegal for a contractor to waive or cover your deductible. Any roofer offering it is breaking the law.
Free inspection, same-day response, and a real recommendation from the company that lives down the road.