Here you can find information on how to choose a good contractor. The first rule of choosing a contractor is finding out if they are going to be here if you have any warranty issues. Besides getting the roof on in working order, the one thing a company to do to your detriment is go away. This guide focuses on how to find a company that will not just ‘go away’. The following are different resources you have to help you determine your contractors credentials.

• The Secretary of State’s Office
• The Better Business Bureau
• Tom Martino and other Consumer advocates
• Manufacturer Certifications
• Liability Insurance
• Workman’s Comp
• Customer References

The Secretary of State’s Office:
There is a great deal of beneficial information that is available by going to the Colorado Secretary of State’s office.
Be leery of companies that claim to be much older than you find by doing a search like this. You can also see that the company has good standing in the state this way.

The Better Business Bureau
The BBB has great information a company’s history. Ours is available by clicking the BBB emblem at the bottom of the page. Bigger companies that do much more business may tend to have a few complaints, check to be sure they are all resolved and that they are reasonable number relative to the size of the company.

Where the BBB may fail is with newer companies with less of a track record. After 2 years of incorporation a company may receive a status with the BBB and with no complaints, it may be A+. This A+ rating may be misleading because the company may not have done any/very many jobs. Finding an older company with at least an A- rating is often times a much better indicator that you’ll be taken care of.
Check out our BBB status.

Tom Martino and other Consumer Advocates:
In Colorado, by far the most well known consumer advocate is Tom Martino. Many contractors pay to be on his list, but he holds an extremely strict code of ethics to those that join. You can certainly use someone like Tom to help you judge a contractor.
Check out our page on Tom Martino's Troubleshooter.com.

Manufacturer Certifications:
Certifications through shingle manufacturers are often obtained because of a combination of different factors. These are:

• A track record with the manufacturer in terms of purchasing and application of products.
• Superior insurance protection (often times requiring 2,000,000 in Liability insurance, much more than what is required by law).
• Certified installers and crew managers.
• A trusted name.

Here our some of our Certifications:

• Owens Corning Platnium Roofer
• GAF/Elk Master Elite Contractor
• Certainteed Select Shingle Roofer

Liability Insurance:
Proof of Liability Insurance is usually provided with an initial estimate or at the customer’s request. If you are unsure about your contractor, call the insuring agent and ask to become a certificate holder.

Workman’s Comp:
In order to be covered legally with workman’s comp, every member of every subcontracting team must legally be covered. The penalties for not doing so are quite steep so some companies opt out of workman’s comp entirely. Ask for the insuring agent’s contact information if you are unsure.

Customer References:
Quite possibly the most important part of any contractor’s credentials. Happy customers are the best proof one can provide as to the quality of their work and their good name. Even so, if a friend recommends a contractor, check them out. Your roof’s warranty is only good if that company hangs around to service it (which isn’t cheap).
Contact us to get recent references.