Since it has been well over a decade since the last roof was installed, you are wondering if it’s time for a new one. After consulting with a roofing contractor, you decide that it is time to take action. As you prepare for the new roofing installation, it is important to keep a few basic facts in mind. Doing so will make it much easier to prepare for what is to come.

You Want a Contract

Before you hire a contractor to oversee the installation of the new roof, always have a written agreement in place. That agreement will include particulars about the scope of the services that will be provided, and the associated costs. The contract will also address issues such as the need to pay a portion of those costs up front. In the event that you are financing the installation through the contractor, chances are the amount you must pay up front will be relatively low.
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