Find A Roofer with HEART: Why EZ Roofing Systems Is Winter Haven's #1 Choice!
Life is full of choices. Some, like choosing what to wear or choosing where to go for dinner, don't carry heavy consequences. Sure, wearing a dressy jacket on a day where temps hit 95 might not be the smartest choice but at the end of the day you'll be home and back in your shorts and t-shirt. Picked the wrong place for dinner? There's always breakfast coming in the morning! Some choices in life though have long-lasting, and sometimes expensive, repercussions and require much thought and research before being made. Picking a roofer is one of those choices.
Having your roof repaired or replaced is a big deal, because it not only affects the structural integrity and weather resistance of your house, but it also affects your insurance policy and resulting coverage. The wrong roofer could be a BIG problem, but how do you know which one to choose when there are a host of options online offering free quotes, major discounts, quick turnaround service, and other flashy deals?
Well, we think it's easy: just find a roofer with HEART! What does that mean? Well, it simply means you need to find a roofer that is...
Honest. Honesty is a huge deal when choosing any type of contractor for home repairs or upgrades. It's easy for those who know the field to take advantage of unsuspecting clients since many homeowners don't know much about the particular repairs or replacements they're facing, and therefore won't know an accurate price point to use as a comparison for quotes they receive from service providers. A roofer with integrity will always give an accurate quote without expensive markups and inflated prices just because a homeowner doesn't know better. EZ Roofing Systems believes in honesty as the first and foremost goal of our business, and our past clients can attest to this!
Experienced. Yes, education and training are important in all fields, but experience is as vital to success, if not more so. Knowing how to apply knowledge, how to think outside the box, and how to problem solve are just a few things learned through on-the-job experience. Asking your roofers in question for references and a list of previous experience is completely acceptable and actually a smart decision. If they refuse to give it, FIND SOMEONE ELSE!
Affordable (but not cheap!) This is a tough one but an important point to bring up. We understand that as a homeowner you want to keep things within a certain budget, and our main goal is to help you do that when we come out for projects of any size. However, choosing the "cheapest" offer on the table isn't always the best choice when you're comparing roofers. Sometimes, "cheap" can entail more than just the price tag, and you'll be let with subpar work and poorly made materials...NOT what you want for your roof. Always do your research about the average pricing for roof work in your neighborhood, and consider asking nearby neighbors and/or friends what they paid for roof work done in the (recent) past. This will give you a scale to work with, so you know how roofers match up.
Reputable. Reputation (a.k.a. "word of mouth") is a great way to find providers, and this is definitely true of roofing contractors. People like to talk, and if you know where to look, you can get a whole list of references without having to make a single phone call. Google reviews, Facebook, Yelp, LinkedIn, and home improvement/home services websites (think Angie's List) are a great place to look for reviews from customers just like you, and since they can't be altered by the company in question, you know you're getting a (relatively) honest opinion of the quality of work, customer service, etc.
Trained. This is another tricky one, but in general, a good roofing contractor will have some list of qualifications and/or training they can provide to help you feel more confident in their skills. Training, experience, and references all work closely together though so be sure to do a thorough investigation of a roofer before you completely discredit them based solely on where they received their education or what type of training they received.
EZ Roofing Systems is proud to offer Polk County quality roofing services and plenty of HEART with every shingle we place and every repair we make. We are thrilled to be serving not only the greater Winter Haven area, but also South Lakeland! Give us a call for your free estimate and let us show you why Polk County residents call us first.