| Finding a good roofer can be a difficult task. The fact | | | | relationship let the contractor know about it and |
| of the matter is that most people don't have a good | | | | discuss the problem upfront. |
| roofing contractor until they really need one. That | | | | A good roofing contractor should be honest and be |
| often occurs when you have a leak or a serious | | | | able to properly identify the basic signs of problems |
| problem. If that is the case, you need to be able to | | | | with your roof. |
| know how to select a good roofer. | | | | - Standing water on flat roof systems |
| The better roofing contractors in St. Louis share | | | | - Peeling Shingles or weathered shingles which are |
| some or all of these qualities. | | | | curling |
| First, make sure the roofing contractor has | | | | - Hail and Wind Damage or Storm Damaged Roofing |
| experience in your type of roofing. This does not | | | | Shingles |
| mean that you should feel uncomfortable with a | | | | - Experience with related exterior issues such as |
| relatively young company- everyone starts | | | | gutter, siding, and masonry tuckpointing. |
| somewhere. Make sure that you ask for references | | | | Also, make sure that your roofer can give you a |
| and ask to talk to some of their references. Talk to | | | | value. Do not just shop price. Ask to see things like |
| the Roofing Suppliers and make sure that your | | | | insurance certificates, suppliers receipts and review |
| roofer has a good relationship with them and pays | | | | there contracts thoroughly. At the end of the day, |
| their bills. If you are uncertain about the company's | | | | you want a roofer that you only need to call once. |