You Need a Professional Roofer…Not a Jack of All Trades

Are you tempted to hire a jack of all trades to install your new roofing system? Maybe they appear to have done a good enough job on other such projects in the neighborhood. But does that mean that you should go with such a worker over a roofing contractor in Santa Clara, CA? The short answer is “no”. Read on to see why you should skip the jack of all trades.

Experience

If you hire a jack of all trades, you had better believe that relevant experience might be lacking. Also consider that different roofing product types require different skills. So a jack of all trades who has put in only asphalt shingles won’t necessarily understand the ins and outs of installing metal roofing. Moreover, it’s hard to verify how much experience a jack of all trades has. It’s much easier to verify the experience level of installers working for roofing contractors. If you believe that experience is important, go with an expert roofer rather than a jack of all trades.

Tools and Equipment

Professional roofing contractors will have the tools and equipment needed to do the job safely, efficiently, and properly. It is definitely important to use the right tools to get the job done, so you should be suspicious if a roofer proposes to do the job some other way. If you hire a jack of all trades, they may cut corners in order to do the job. This could result in any or all of the following:

• Improper installation
• Property damage
• Accidents

Any money you might save by hiring a jack of all trades could fritter away if you have to fix any problems. It’s best to go with an experienced service provider so that the job is done right the first time around.

Insurance

Whether you hire a professional roofing contractor or a jack of all trades, you’ll want to be sure that they have business insurance and liability insurance. Most professional roofers will have this, and they won’t have a problem proving it to you. But most jack of all trades won’t have this sort of coverage. If an uninsured person is working on your property without adequate insurance, you will be liable. Any injuries they sustain or any property damage they cause will be your responsibility. So you definitely don’t want to cut corners by hiring a jack of all trades who puts you at risk…the sort of risk that could be costly.

Do you need a professional Santa Clara, CA roofing contractor that you can trust? We’re here to be of service. Our specialty is stone-coated steel roofing systems. We offer a 50-year warranty, a hailstone-penetration warranty, fire-resistant materials, a 120-mph wind warranty, and more. For the assistance you require, give us a call or visit our showroom. Don’t hesitate to reach out when you require our help.