Thursday, October 8, 2015

What to Look for in a Commercial Roofing Contractor


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Finding the right Nashville commercial roofer for the job.


When you’re looking for a Middle Tennessee professional commercial roofing contractor for your commercial roofing installation or replacement, it’s important you find the right Nashville commercial roofing contractor for the job. Your commercial building roof is a primary asset. A poorly constructed roof or the use of inferior materials can lead to major losses.

At Mike Ragan Roofing & Sheet Metal, we want you to feel confident, knowing you have found the Nashville commercial roofing contractor that’s right for your project. The key is knowing which questions to ask. That’s why we’ve put together a shorthand list of questions to guide you in your search. Take some time to review them. When you’re done, you’ll be well prepared to find the best pro commercial roofer for your needs.

Q. ABOUT YOUR PROJECT
  • Consider the intended use of the property. Will the roof:
    • Be WEIGHT-BEARING?
    • Bear FOOT TRAFFIC?
    • Is AESTHETIC APPEAL vs. SIMPLY FUNCTIONALITY desired?
    • Is CLEANING/MAINTENANCE desired?
    • Are WALKWAYS for service wanted?
  • Property to be held by the owner or prepared for resale?
  • Special climate considerations?
  • Special applications desired (ex: cool roof coating or insulation)?
  • Local building code and commercial roof installation specifications
  • Budget & funds availability?
  • Preferred start date?
  • Project deadline?

Q. ABOUT YOUR CONTRACTOR
  • Licensed and insured?
  • Length in business locally and reputation?
  • Level of expertise in commercial roofing?
  • Similar roofing projects?
    • How well have they performed over time?
  • Knowledgeable in the latest technology for commercial roofs?
  • Are they manufacturer certified to install your specific type of roofing for this project?
  • Warranties
    • Warranty on labor (generally 1-5 years)?
    • Warranty on materials (generally 10-30 years)?
    • Any additional manufacturer warranty?
      • What does each warranty include?
      • What is excluded in each warranty?
      • What conditions lead to warranty nullification?
      • Set dollar amount for future roof repair or no dollar limit (NDL)?
  • The Quote
    • Does it include regular inspection and maintenance?
    • If yes, does “maintenance” include (Ex: snow removal)?
      • Will the materials warranty be voided if regular inspections are missed?
    • If not included, what is the cost estimate for maintenance & repairs?
      • Can any repair or maintenance be done by property holder’s people without voiding contractor’s warranty?


More questions? Mike Ragan Roofing has answers!
When you need professional commercial roofing, the team at Mike Ragan Roofing & Sheet Metal has all the knowledge, experience and dependability you need. For all of your Greater Nashville commercial roofing needs, call  Mike Ragan and crew at (615) 274-9445. We look forward to serving you!



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