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There comes a time when the old shingle roof must be replaced. It is unavoidable. Roofing contractors can repair roofs but when the time comes it may be better to have them lay a whole new roof. It is always a good idea to consult a roofing contractor first; they will be able to assess the damages and give you the best advice as to how to fix the problems.

Just how do you choose a roofing contractor?

Find a list of the roofing contractors that service your area. Taken from the yellow pages, home improvement stores, the back page of your local newspaper, online searches, and any neighbor recommendations. From there you want to make sure they are licensed and insured. You can begin calling them on the phone and asking general questions. This will give you a good impression of the customer service and their business habits. Leaving a message and not calling back, no patience with questions, or any shady behavior is a turnoff and a good time to scratch them off the list. You can tell by how they talk or how they compare to other you have talked to if they are genuine and honest. Do not be lured by sweet talk. If you do not have the time, then stick with the internet and look at the customer reviews. Google Review has a great review system and from there you can begin making calls for estimates.