Don’t be fooled by prices that appear too good to be true – they probably are!!

Despite the home being a property owner’s most valuable asset, people spend an average of only a few minutes checking the credentials and references of Tradesmen before letting them into their house. Two thirds (65%) of people admit that they have knowingly employed a tradesman with no recognized accreditations or recommendations of any sort simply because they provided a cheaper quote.

A further 3 out of 4 (73%) have let tradesmen work on their homes without ever drawing up a contract – an act that leaves them without any consumer protection whatsoever.

When it comes to Roofing, the importance of using a reputable contractor should be a high priority. Your roof accounts for 30% of your overall structure and is one of the key elements in protecting your home from the UK weather.

Using installers that are registered with Roofing manufacturers is one of the most fundamental checks that any homeowner must carry out to ensure they are not putting their home at serious risk.

If homeowners choose a cheaper option and don’t use a reputable company this can affect the overall workmanship and cost them more in the long run through repairs or ultimately the overall value of their home.

(Source: Newspaper Article)

PEACE OF MIND

CHOOSING A ROOFING INSTALLER can be very difficult with many claiming to be experts but only a few living up to expectations. So, before you sign up here are some helpful points to make sure you make the right decision.

• Does the company hold an approved Installer Certificate from a Manufacturer?
• Is the Roofing workforce trained to City & Guilds standards?
• Does the company offer a “double indemnity guarantee”? (i.e. manufacturer’s guarantee as well as an installation guarantee?).
• Is the company licensed to trade?
• Check how long the company has been established.
• Does the company have Public Liability Insurance?
• Can they provide testimonials from satisfied clients?
• Ask to visit their premises
• Are they SVQ/NVQ tradesmen
• Are they registered with a governing body like check a trade or the FMB

WHY CHOOSE RPS? BECAUSE WE HAVE ALL THESE POINTS COVERED!

Do not use a Roofing Installer if they:

• Put rock bottom prices through your letterbox without carrying out a full survey.
• Do not have a business address
• Only provide a mobile contact number.
• Do not provide you with a legal contract detailing the work to be carried out.
• Ask for cash payments
• Use sub-contractors

TRUSTING THE RIGHT PEOPLE

Using the wrong contractor can have severe repercussions as many TV programmes which highlight “rogue traders” will tell you. It is all too easy to be lured by cheap prices however, by asking the right questions you can make a more informed decision.

RPS has been installing Roofs for over 10-years We have an experienced City & Guilds trained workforce and we only use high-quality Roofing products.