COMMERCIAL ROOF PLANNING
Questions to Ask a Commercial Roofing Contractor
Prepare for a provider conversation about qualifications, roof details, logistics and written terms.
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Check the proposed team
Ask who will perform and supervise the work, whether subcontractors are involved and what experience is relevant to your roof system and building use. Request current credentials and insurance documentation appropriate to your project, and verify them with the issuing sources.
Clarify the proposed work
Which findings support the recommendation? What materials and details are included? How will concealed damage be documented and approved? Who handles permits, equipment coordination, debris and cleanup?
Discuss your operating constraints
Explain loading hours, tenant access, sensitive stock and rooftop equipment needs. Ask about staging, noise, odors, weather interruptions and points of contact. Request a plan tailored to the building rather than assuming work will have no impact.
Read the written terms
Review payment milestones, exclusions, change approvals and any product or workmanship terms. Ask who is responsible for each promise and what documentation you receive at closeout.
Use project cost factors to compare bids consistently.
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