Philadelphia, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/16/2014 -- The City of Brotherly Love is home to a lot of homes. The many houses in the classic city are old and that means the roofs might not always be in the best of condition. The minute a homeowner notices problems with the roof, it is best to hire a roofing contractor to fix things. Homeowners are also advised to look at the credentials of any roofers being considered closely for the job.

In fact, there are nine points to definitely think about before hiring a roofer.

1.) Look for a contractor who has done work in the local neighborhood before. When the contractor has worked on similar homes, the company will be very capable to handle another one.

2.) Ask for references from friends and family. Who would know better about how good of a job a roofer can do other than a person who hired the roofer before? References count for a lot so take advantage of them.

3.) Seek out a roofer who has been in the business for some time. Experience is incredibly important so never overlook it.

4.) Ask to see photos of any previous work the roofer has done. A homeowner cannot exactly climb up on top of a friend's roof to check the work out. So, it is advisable to look at photos in the roofer's portfolio.

5.) Request and carefully review a comprehensive estimate. Comprehensive is a very important word here. No one wants any hidden surprises when requesting to have the work on a roof done. The estimate should be very clear, thorough, and contain no ambiguous language.

6.) Check to see if the roofer belongs to any unions or organizations associated with the industry. This is not a "must have" trait when choosing a roofer, but professional affiliations do indicate the roofer is a serious professional who is well established in the industry.

7.) Ask if the roofer is familiar with any innovative concepts such as green roofing. Learning about the innovative approaches the roofer can take could lead to going in a new direction in roof design.

8.) Inquire about warranties. A good roofer stands by work performed and offers a warranty to prove. If something unforeseen does go wrong, at least the warranty is in place to save money.

9.) Hire the one who can do the very best job and not necessarily the lowest price. Sure, any person who is budget conscious is going to want to avoid spending any more money than is necessary. Follow a little conventional wisdom here. Among the best ways to save money is to hire someone who will get the job done right the first time. As a rule, go with the roofer who can perform the best work.

About Reiter Roofing
Reiter Roofing has a fantastic reputation due to great service, quality work, and reasonable prices. Developing a following of customers that have used services for many years. Loyal customers include; realtors, contractors, shopping centers, commercial maintenance accounts, synagogues, churches, management companies, and of course homeowners that trust Reiter roofing to take care of a place called home.

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Reiter Roofing, INC
759 S. 5th Street
Philadelphia PA 19147
215-335-9999
http://www.reiteroofing.com/

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