How to Hire the Wrong Roofing Contractor

In the past, we have discussed all the steps you can take to find and hire the right roofing contractor.

This time around, we’re going to take a different view. We’re going to look at the many mistakes that could lead you to hire the wrong person.

Here are three things that could push you down the wrong path:

  • Making a decision on price alone. Yes, you want to pay a fair price for your new roof. However, this doesn’t mean you should shop on price alone. This may allow you to save money upfront, but it could cost you big time over the long run.
  • Shopping for speed. You don’t want your roofing project to drag on for an extended period of time. At the same time, you don’t want a contractor who will rush through your job as quickly as possible. This can lead to a variety of mistakes, all of which will cause you headaches in the future.
  • Neglecting to read reviews or contact references. Simply put, you should learn as much as possible about a roofing contractor before signing a contract. You can use the internet to read reviews. You should also ask the company to provide three (or more) references.

Now that you know the things to avoid when hiring a roofing contractor, you’re in better position to make an informed and confident decision when the time comes.
Pond Roofing is an award-winning roofing contractor in Fairfax, VA. We specialize in roofing, siding, window replacement, and door replacement in Fairfax and Arlington, VA. Please follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google

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"Excellent service. Any question I had was addressed in a friendly yet professional manner. I have used Pond before for replacement windows and siding and most recently for new roofing. I highly recommend them for their responsiveness and the high quality of their work."

- Nancy P.

"Pond Roofing was very responsive and knowledgeable about the condition of our roof. They delivered before the expected date and their work was impeccable. I cannot recommend working with Shanti enough."

- Erin M.

"Easy communication with tons of photos and excellent job! Pond Roofing even came back to replace the color of the shingles to our satisfaction. The property was in McLean and they made me look great since my landlord client was very impressed. The swag cookies to our tenants was an added bonus. :-) Thanks so much!"

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Scott C.

"Quality and Integrity. Terrific job on a roof repair. Called for a minor fix which was expertly accomplished. Patrick performed a complete inspection, ensuring no other damage or work needed. Perfect!"

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"Great communication, very professional repair crew. We have a new construction house that had some issues with vent seals after 10yrs and Pond fixed 8 different areas in one day--very happy with the work."

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"I recently hired Pond Roofing to check out a leak. They did a great job coming in on time and to troubleshoot the issue. Their pricing was competitive and overall service was excellent. I’m very happy with their work."

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