ROOFING WARRANTIES AND INSURANCE

Warranties are always in place to safeguard the client’s and the builders' interests. A warranty is a
written legal document that the roofing contractor creates to lay forth the terms and conditions under
which the company is responsible for faults and damages for months or years. Contractors extend a
warranty to homeowners for their newly repaired and newly constructed roofing in the event of
construction faults or flaws. This guarantee is expressed in months or years.

You want assurance from your roofing contractor that the roofing system you are developing is of the
highest quality.

To minimize confusion when the time comes, all parties must discuss and adequately understand the
warranty terms and conditions. First, you must examine the warranty's terms and conditions to verify if
the legal document listed the construction errors. Here are some pointers.

1. Ensure to read the coverage periods for the specific problem you've discovered. Inform the
contractor/home builder whether it is still covered within the time frame (e.g., one year). Be on
time! It is advantageous to act swiftly in these situations. If left unattended for several days or
weeks, some faults or damages will become serious. Your warranty claims may be hampered by
negligence.

2. Prepare enough documentation. Are these flaws due to a material defect, a craftsmanship
problem, or a design flaw? Otherwise, you will not be eligible for a warranty if you cause the
issues.

3. If you discover that certain employees are not following the plans and requirements, you can
have the contractor redo the work without paying additional costs or losing time. Roofing
companies should maintain a high level of quality. You and the contractor should agree on any
changes to the designs and specifications that must be made throughout the building process.

If the home builder makes misinformed alterations to the plans and specifications of poor
quality, you can contact him to have the job corrected.

4. You will benefit much from timely claim filing and reporting. Do not wait until the warranty term
has expired to act. Ensure you have all the necessary documents and proof for your claims.
Attached photos, a description of the damage, and a date would be typical documentation.
While flaws are the contractor’s responsibility (as specified in the warranty), you must also exercise
caution and watch your property. Before accepting it from the builders, you must prepare a punch list of
the problems and damages in your freshly constructed home. A tour and comprehensive inspection
around and within the constructed roofing area are required to build the punch list. The contractor and
the client should be present.

Take photographs and make a list of all the flaws you see. The house builders can use this punch list as a
reference to remedy and repair the identified damages and defects.

It is always a must to safeguard your property. In any event of damage due to poor workmanship,
warranties and insurance claims will always have your back. That is why it is vital to have a written
contract, warranty agreement, and insurance for your security.