Selecting a Contractor
There are many construction companies to choose from. Below are questions you should be asking the contractor you have chosen to do your repairs.
General Liability Insurance Certificate:
Although some construction companies claim to be "Self-Insured". It is NOT the same. Most reputable construction companies will have between $500,000 - $1,000,000 worth of liability coverage. If your contractors insurance policy does not cover potential damages, the contractor would be held personally liable for all damages to your property. If the person or persons could not cover the damages to the property you "the consumer" would have no legal recourse for the damages. Meaning you "the consumer" would end up paying for the repairs and possibly a new roof. Approximately 75% of roofing companies do not carry proper insurance coverage to protect you against possible losses.
Arbitration Portion In Contract:
Always ask to see the arbitration statement (should be located somewhere on the contract). If a disagreement should arise, the roofing company would agree to settle any disputes through binding arbitration. Without this statement, you would not have any recourse.
Provide References:
Most reputable companies should be able to provide you a reference list up front. The company should have a contact list as well as photos of recent jobs. Find out how many roofs were installed by the contractor in your neighborhood.
Quality Inspection Checklist and Walk through:
Ask to review their Quality Inspection Checklist. A Certified Inspector should be provided at the completion of the job to review the installation checklist. This walk through should occur prior to making any payment.
What We Do
Documenting Roof Damage from Hail
Insurance companies may question a damage claim after a hailstorm for at least two reasons. First, the damage may not be apparent immediately. And second, damage from hailstorms may simply be cosmetic and the life and effectiveness of the roof will not be impacted.
To determine if you really have damage that warrants repairs weBUILD will talk to your insurance company about how they determine damage under their policy. Normally an insurance company requires a certain number of damaged-spots (impacts) per roof square. One way to know whether there is hail damage or not, is to measure off one square of roof (100 square feet or a 10 ft. by 10 ft. area) and count the number of hail impacts (dents, cracks, bare asphalt, etc.) in that area. We duplicate this in three or four locations on your roof, and take the average number of hits in each area. The resulting number will be an IPSA (impacts per square average), and will help the insurance company determine whether or not your roof damage qualifies for coverage.
We are not only a Roofing Company we can also take an advisory role...
Assessing Hail Damage on Composite Shingles
Composite shingles are designed to protect your roof from water by using a tar/asphalt layer covered by gravel and granules that protect the tar from the UV rays of the sun. This means that hail can cause future damage to a roof by dislodging the granules on the surface of shingles. weBUILD can document damage from hailstorms that may not be immediately visible, track changes in shingle appearance and excess granules in gutters or under eaves for weeks and months after a hailstorm. Although we recommend calling your insurance company immediately after the storm. We will make notes on any changes in your roof after each rainstorm, with the date and observed change (e.g. rain on March 15, 2 weeks after hail storm, significant granules found in gutters). Photographs can also help support your case, as long as the date is included on the picture.
Repairing Hail Damaged Roofs
The good news is that most damage from hailstorms is cosmetic and won't adversely affect the life of the roof. Moderately severe hail damage that strips shingles of their mineral coatings may shorten the life of the roof (and may qualify for repairs covered by your insurance). If the damage is more than surface damage and causing leaks, we will address these issues (holes, cracked shingles, etc.) as necessary by covering exposed areas with tarp held in place with wood strips and nails.
Why Choose Us?
weBUILD has been giving Texas homeowners peace of mind since 2014 by offering the best available roofing, remodeling, and general construction services while standing 100% behind every project we undertake. When you choose weBUILD, you’re choosing a tested group of professionals who take tremendous pride in their craftsmanship! Our team will always go out of our way to treat your home like our own. You can rely on a positive customer services experience when you contact weBUILD. We value your time! Our project managers are always conscious of utilizing time in an efficient manner!
Before we leave your home, our crews are always diligent to clean up. weBUILD stands behind our work & ensure every customer is completely satisfied with our work. weBUILD considers each customer a part of our construction family for life!
