Check for a permanent place of business, telephone number, tax identification number
and, where applicable, a business license.
We have been in our current location for
over seven years and in the Indianapolis Area for fifteen years. Our tax I.D. and/or
Business License are available upon request.
Don't hesitate to ask a roofing contractor for proof of insurance. In fact, insist
on seeing copies of his liability coverage and workers' compensation certificates.
Make sure the coverages are in effect through the duration of the job. Many building
and home owners have been dragged into litigation involving uninsured roofing contractors.
Also, if a contractor is not properly insured you may be liable for accidents that
occur on your property.
We are fully insured including General Liability and Workers' Compensation. Our proof of insurance is available
upon request.
Check to see if the roofing contractor is properly licensed or bonded. Some states
have specific licensing requirements, and others do not. Your state's Department
of Professional Regulation Licensing Board will have this information.
We are properly licensed and bonded in each city and state for which we operate.
Make sure the contractor is financially stable. A professional roofing contractor
can provide current financial information about his company.
Our longevity and our continued growth are signs of our financial stability.
Look for a company with a proven track record that offers client references and
a list of completed projects. Call these clients to find out whether they were satisfied.
We have been awarded the Angie's List Super Service Award every year it has existed
(1999-2003). We have had literally thousands of satisfied customers. Contact us
if you would like client references.
Insist on a detailed, written proposal and examine it for complete descriptions
of the work and specifications, including approximate starting and completion dates
and payment procedures.
We will provide you with a detailed written proposal that outlines the
work to be done and the cost associated with that work. Payment details are included
in the written proposal. Approximate starting / completion dates will be discussed
prior to and after the acceptance of the proposal.
Have the contractor list the roofing manufacturers with which his firm is a licensed
or approved applicatior. Most roof systems require special application expertise
to achieve lasting quality.
CertainTeed – Master Shingle Applicator & Select Shingle Roofer
GAF Materials – Authorized Roofing Installer
Owen's Corning – Preferred Contractor
Have the contractor explain his project supervision and quality-control procedures.
Request the name of the person who will be in charge of your project, how many workers
will be required and estimated completion time.
We have a foreman on each job site. We have a superintendent who is responsible
for every job and frequents each site several times daily. Our owners personally
stop by job sites as well.
Check to see if the contractor is a member of any regional or national industry
associations. Being a member of industry associations demonstrates a commitment
to professionalism.
Members of National Roofing Contractors Association, Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce,
Indiana Better Business Bureau, Angie's List – Unified Neighbors
Call your local Better Business Bureau or Department of Professional Regulation
to check for possible complaints filed against the contractor.
Recipient of BBB Complaint Free Award every year since it has existed (1997-2003)
Carefully read and understand any roofing warranties offered and watch for provisions
that would void it.
We provide potential clients advice and literature about warranties and other various
programs that are offered.
Choose a company committed to worker safety and education. Ask the contractor what
type of safety training he provides for his workers and what industry education
programs they have attended. The best roofing contractor is only as good as the
workers who install the roof system.
Our workers' safety, as well as our customers' safety, is the utmost concern at Bone
Dry Roofing, Inc. We are also committed to keeping our employees at the frontier of industry
standards and roofing technology.
Keep a healthy skepticism about the lowest bid. If it sounds too good to be true,
it probably is. Many fly-by-night contractors' below-cost bids seem attractive,
but these contractors often are uninsured and perform substandard work. Remember,
price is only one of the criteria for selecting a roofing contractor. Professionalism,
experience and quality workmanship also should weigh heavily in your decision.
We are not always the lowest bid. We are often in the middle. When it comes to quality
and service, we strive to always be the best.