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Hiring a roofing contractor can be very difficult to say the least. There are many contractors who are not licensed and insured. The becomes a great liability to you the homeowner. You can end up in court if someone gets injured on your property. Choosing a roofing company that is insured with General Liability and Workers Compensation reduces your risk for a lawsuit. The roofing company should provide you the homeowner with at least 4 referrals. Be sure to follow through with calling these former customers. The reference list should not be over 6 months old. Ask for addresses of homes that have been completed within the past 12 months. Also, ask the contractor if it would be an issue to have the roof inspected by code enforcement officer prior to payment. In addition, you could pay for a FHA inspector to evaluate the roof for proper installation. Ask for a workmanship sample warranty so that you will know what your warranty covers. If you see a great deal of fine print and it does not read clearly, then I would advise you to steer clear of this roofing contractor. The warranty information should be written in plain English and very easy to understand.

When evaluating a roofing company you should ask if they are associated with any professional organizations. The more affiliations they have is a good indicator of how much they are dedicated to their industry. Some of these organizations have requirements that govern the business practices of the roofing companies. The professional organizations require that they meet the stringent requirements year in and year out. Choosing a roofing contractor that has been in association for at least 10 years is a prime indicator of a company that is doing all the right things. Also, the local chamber of commerce is a great place to look for a professional Atlanta roofing company. The community will not allow a company to be a part of the local chamber of commerce if they are less than professional. The Better Business Bureau is the final thing to factor into the equation when selecting a roofing contractor. Most companies who have a clean bill of health from the BBB is a great indicator that you are dealing with a legitimate organization.