Trying to sign up a roof job, especially when you are new to the roofing business, can be intimidating. If you are a new roofing company owner, you will quickly find that filling your schedule with jobs may take some effort. Here are a few tips to help give you a better chance at lining […]
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Choosing A Business Structure For Your Roofing Company When starting a new roofing business, one of the first steps to take, often before even choosing a name, is selecting a business structure. The four basics business structures are sole proprietorship, partnership, LLC (Limited Liability Company), and Corporation. The scope of your business along with your
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Roofing Liability Insurance Roofing can be a dangerous job, but the risks aren’t always just with the roofer getting hurt. Mistakes or accidents on the job can cause injuries to homeowners and bystanders. Misunderstandings, poor communication, or neglect can possibly lead to a lawsuit. Whether you dropped a hammer and smashed a priceless lawn ornament, or
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Gutter cleaning is a necessary evil for many homeowners. Gutter guards can be expensive, and are not always effective. As a homeowner, if you choose to attempt cleaning your own gutters, it is best to be safe, and only do what you feel comfortable with. There are countless accidents involving ladders every year, and some of
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A slate roof can be not only aesthetically pleasing, but also durable and and long-lasting if properly maintained. Finding an honest roofer qualified in slate repair is essential in order to have your slate roof last as long as possible. You will also need a slate repair expert to properly assess your roof and let
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Roofing Contractor Scams and How To Avoid Them Contractor scams are common, and roofing scams are often easier to pull off on unsuspecting homeowners. With roofs being high and sometimes out of sight from the ground, it is easier to not complete work as promised by the roofer, because the homeowner will never see it.
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How To Know When To Replace Your Slate Roof A natural stone slate roof can be a long-lasting, aesthetically-pleasing feature of any home. A slate roof can generally last at least 80 to 100 years, with many lasting much more than that. There are a number of factors that will extend or limit the lifespan
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OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) is a US government agency regulating workplace safety. If you are a roofing contractor in the United States, with at least one employee, you are required to abide by OSHA safety standards. If you work alone, you are not required to abide by OSHA standards. If you have no
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Factors Affecting Shingle Repair Costs Shingle damage can happen a from high winds, a falling tree, a hail storm, or a number of other various and often bizarre ways. Sometimes the damage is enough to involve your insurance company. Other times, the damage is minimal, won’t reach your insurance deductible, and can just be handled through
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Roofing Tools and Equipment Good, reliable roofing tools and equipment are critical for any roofing contractor. Some tools end up collecting dust or costing more time or money than they are worth. It is important to research the equipment and tools you want to purchase to make sure they are safe, reliable, and worth the