Homeowner Resources

Many homeowners don’t realize that a roofing manufacturer’s warranty often only covers the material, not labor, or that a typical home insurance claim often may cover damages  from a roof leak but will NOT cover the cost to replace a failed roof.  This list highlights the warranties that you are most likely to encounter. Even for those warranty types not listed, the ones explained below will allow you to look at any type of warranty with a more critical eye, as many warranties with different names still contain much of the same verbiage. At Roofing Standards of America, our certified contractors offer the best of both: a Workmanship (Labor) warranty that INCLUDES the materials required to replace the roof when workmanship is the cause of failure. Read the rest of this entry »

Vet Your Contractor

Use caution when accepting bids that are extensively lower than any other bids for the same project. A good way to check the reputation of a company is to contact RSA for certification, and/or the Better Business Bureau to check for any complaints against the contractors who have quoted your job. Prior to signing a contract or any work being completed, ask for certificates of insurance for the company doing the work. Make sure you understand the warranty that comes with your new roof. Ask that they go over it extensively so you understand what will be covered on their end if you ever have to file a roof insurance claim.

Cost Vs. Value Pins National Average Roof Cost at $18,800

A new roof can be an expensive proposition depending on your geographic area — $18,800 on average for composition shingles, according to Remodeling magazine’s Cost Vs. Value Report, and as much as $36,000 for high-end materials on large, complex homes. Once you’ve made that kind of investment, you’ll want to protect it. There are three ways to protect the investment: First, ensure that the materials selected have a long manufacturer’s warranty on them. Secondly, ensure your contractor offers comprehensive Workmanship Warranty like RSAs. The third prong of protection is to maintain your roof in accordance with the following tips. Read the rest of this entry »