Choosing Efficiency First

A new roof can be a costly investment. You want to ensure that you get what you pay for when you work with a roofing contractor in order to maximize the value of your investment.

You may hear your contractor talk about pulling a permit before any roofing work can begin. With this, they are referring to the process of receiving approval from your city to replace your roof. Permits can help you avoid things like fines and penalties that may stem from unauthorized renovations to your home's exterior.

Overall, roofing permits play an important role in protecting your investment and ensuring you end up with a quality replacement roof. 

Permits Vouch for Contractors

The permitting process lets you know that you are working with a reputable contractor. In order to be granted a permit from the city, a roofing contractor must provide proof that they are licensed and insured.

Licensing guarantees that a contractor knows how to engage in roofing projects successfully, and insurance protects you against financial harm in the event of a roof failure. As such, only trust a roofing contractor that is willing to pull a permit for your project because the permit can help vouch for the integrity of the contractor.

Permits Ensure Quality Work

An inspector from the city is required to sign off on all roofing projects that are issued permits through their office. These inspectors are experts in both commercial and residential roofing practices.

When a contractor obtains a permit, you know that they are going to do quality work. If the inspector finds problems with the work your contractor performed, the work will be corrected at no additional charge to you. The result is a replacement roof that meets all city building codes and should protect your home against the elements for many years.

Permits Prevent Legal Issues

Anytime you are altering the structural design of your home, the city wants to know about it. Any home renovation project must be approved by the city beforehand to ensure the proposed changes comply with current building codes and property ordinances.

Since a replacement roof is a major change to your home, a permit for the project is often required by city officials. If your roofing contractor doesn't pull a permit, you could find yourself facing legal problems with the city.

Roofing permits are essential whenever you will be investing in major roof work. Be sure that your contractor pulls the right permits before you begin a roofing project in the future. Contact a roofing company to learn more.