How to find a roofer

Your roof is a vital part of the structure of the house and repairing or replacing it may be a substantial investment, so you must take care over the choice of roofing company.

The first thing you can do is check out the roofing company used by friends and neighbours.  Many contractors operate in fairly small local areas so are well experienced in the type of houses typically found there.  They will understand the particular challenges of the age of the house, the way it is built and the type of roofing material favoured by local planners.

You should always get more than one quote (we recommend that you ask for three).  Make sure the quote you receive itemises every aspect of the job – including the scaffolding, labour and materials.   If you are having a completely new roof, make sure the materials section includes costs for a dry fix system.

You will want to be sure that you have the best guarantees for the work carried out, so use a contractor who is certified by the scheme or is a registered competent roofer.  This will give you the reassurance of various customer protection schemes, such as a warranty on the workmanship, a deposit indemnity scheme and a recognised complaints resolution process.

Members of Redland Select can also offer a ten year guarantee on the whole roof system.  The HomeSpec guarantee is unique in the market and gives you the reassurance of knowing that your roof is put together with high quality materials that are designed specifically to work together as a completely reliable system.

To contact local roofers who are members of the scheme, go to our find trusted installer section.