Your roof is one of the most important elements of your home, it acts as the first layer of defense against Calgary’s harsh weather conditions. It protects you and your family from snowstorms, hail, strong winds and heavy rainfall. As a homeowner, taking care of it should be one of your top priorities!

One way you can accomplish this is through working with a reputable Calgary roofing company. However, with so many options and roofing scams out there, how can you check if the roofing company you choose is legitimate? We have created a guide to help you find a roofing company that you can trust!

Within each industry, there are organizations that are put in place to hold companies accountable and to ensure companies are operating according to certain standards. In North America, companies like the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and RenovationFind conduct certain checks to ensure companies operate with integrity and excellence.  These checks include legal and credit background checks, customer complaint checks, and licence and insurance checks. These checks are conducted on a regular basis and if a company falls short of a certain requirement, they are taken off the list.

In Alberta, you need to have the right qualifications in order to operate, for roofing this includes having insurance and the correct licences. Prior to hiring a Calgary roofing company, ask to see their insurance and business licence. A legitimate roofer will have no problem and will be happy to provide you with proof!

High-quality roofing products ensure your roof lasts for decades, some roofing companies take shortcuts and opt for cheaper roofing materials. However, this can cause more costly issues as they don’t last as long. Research what roofing materials your Calgary roofing company uses and talk to a roofing professional about what brands they recommend.

At Dedicated Roofing, we are constantly testing out new roofing products to ensure your property is protected, our roofing experts recommend Malarkey Roofing, Owens Corning and IKO Cambridge. These three brands produce high-quality durable shingles and roofing products that are designed to withstand Calgary’s harsh weather conditions.

Lastly, check the company’s reviews and ratings, you can find these on their Google My Business page, BBB profiles or through third-party sites like Yelp. These reviews and ratings provide honest feedback on work done and how the service went. You can often skim through them and determine a company’s work ethic and quality of service.

If a roofing contractor mentions any of these items, it’s a tell tail sign you should look the other way:

• They go door to door and state you have roofing damage they can help fix
• They ask for the full payment upfront
• Their estimate is unusually low when compared to other local roofers
• They aren’t licenced or insured
• They don’t have an online presence or any reviews

Hiring an inexperienced roofing company can cause you more headaches in the long run. Using cheap materials, improper installation and poor workmanship can jeopardize the integrity of your home. In addition to a botched job, you will most likely have to spend more money repairing the initial service. At Dedicated Roofing and Exteriors, our licenced, insured and certified roofing professionals have over a decade of roofing experience and have an A+ rating on BBB and RenovationFind. We offer roof replacements, repairs, inspections and eavestrough and siding solutions. Talk to one of our Calgary roofing professionals today, call us at (403) 923-0000 or visit us online for a free estimate!