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Shulman Roofing Inc.

7721 Etna Circle
Huntington Beach
CA 92647

1-877-828-ROOF
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HIRING A CONTRACTOR

What you should know before hiring a CSLB contractor.


 

PREPARATION

Following these instructions carefully will help you prepare for your new roof.


FAQ's
We answer some commonly asked questions regarding roofing .

What you should know before hiring a CSLB contractor

  1. Plan your project carefully
    Shop around before hiring a contractor.
  2. Don't be pressured into signing a contract on the spot
  3. Get at least three written bids on a project
  4. Check with your state contractors license board to see if contractor is properly licensed. (For California 1-800-321-CSLB)
  5. Look at work the contractor has completed for other clients
  6. Ask for at least ten references
  7. Assume nothing. Be sure everything you and your contractor have agreed to, is in writing and is in your contract
  8. Ask your contractor about any inconveniences that may occur and plan accordingly
  9. Keep a job file
  10. Make sure you receive lien releases from subcontractors and suppliers
  11. Make final inspection of work, including a final walk through.
  12. Only hire licensed contractors
  13. Never let your payments get ahead of the contractors completed work
  14. Find a contractor who has been in business for at least five years. Generally, that can be verified with licensing information
  15. Verify insurance such as workman's comp.
  16. Verify at least $1,000,000 in Property Liability Insurance

Be sure you contract includes

  1. Contractor's name, address, phone number, and license number
  2. Approximate dates for beginning and substantial completion
  3. Description of work to be done. Materials and equipment to be used and /or installed. Price for work.
  4. Schedule of payments in dollars and cents

Keep in mind

  1. If your job requires a permit, be sure your contractor provides you with one.
  2. If an offer seems to good to be true, it probably is.
  3. Make sure that all bids are based on the same set of specifications.
  4. Make sure you understand the reasons for any variations in price.
  5. A higher price may be justified if the materials to be used are of a higher quality, or the work is more extensive. For example, you are having a kitchen remodeled. If one bid is based on installing prefab cabinets in standard sizes, and another is based on custom cabinets, the prices will not be comparable.
  6. Beware of any bid that is substantially lower than the others. It probably indicates that the contractor made a mistake, or is not including all the work quoted by his or her competitor.
  7. Some contractors promise big discounts if you sign a contract on the spot. Often a better deal can be found just by getting another estimate.