While some home improvement jobs can be done by either a handyman or contractor, roofing jobs are not among them. In this blog, Bradford Xteriors shares why your roof is best left in the hands of a roofer.
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Contractors Can Handle Big Projects – Roofing installation is too big a job for one handyman. Depending on the season, time can be a factor. An average roof takes about a week for an installation crew to complete; it may take one or two handymen a month to do the same, which is not an ideal situation if you’re in the middle of storm season.
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Access to Training and Equipment – Many of today’s roofing manufacturers have specific installation requirements, which means anyone who installs their products need to have factory training. Installers working for a manufacturer-certified roofing company have access to this as well as tools and heavy equipment required to move roofing materials.
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Lesser Risk of Voiding the Roofing Warranty – Certain types of roof repairs should only be done by trained and certified installers, especially if the roof is still under warranty. Otherwise, such repairs may be considered as unauthorized modifications and may void the roofing warranty. Manufacturers have different repair procedures that handymen may not be aware of so leaving repair work to an authorized roofer can help minimize risk.
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Insured Installers – Roof installation and other home improvements of similar scale may require proper insurance coverage. A typical contractor’s insurance would have general liability insurance and workers’ compensation, which covers accidental damage to property and worksite injuries, respectively. This is a requirement for licensed contractors; not all handyman services have the same requirement.
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Access to Exclusive Products and Warranties – Manufacturer-certified contractors like us are authorized to offer products that are simply not available through retail or depots. We also offer complete roofing systems as well as exclusive warranty coverage. All of these products are sourced straight from the factory, which means there is no chance that shingles past their sell-by date will be used.
Bradford Xteriors is your leading provider of roofing and siding installation services. Give us a call at (614) 328-8188, or fill out our contact form. We serve customers in Upper Arlington, Columbus and Dublin, OH.