I love to see contractors responding to reviews. Negative reviews with responses can be most telling for any business. A contractor who appears to give thoughtful and honest responses indicates concern for their name and reputation.
@amifeller
3 жыл бұрын
I totally agree! When a business doesn't have any negative reviews at all I really question it. I love seeing how companies respond to bad reviews.
@senawhite5542
4 жыл бұрын
Wow! Thank you so much for such valuable information. A lovely young women getting the information out there to help us all.
@amifeller
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and for the compliments 🥰
@strll3048
11 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you so much!
@rooferchicks
11 ай бұрын
Good luck!
@strll3048
11 ай бұрын
@@rooferchicks You are so kind. I appreciate you. Wishing you the very best in your endeavors!
@jamescc2010
2 жыл бұрын
Agree it is hard to find a good trustworthy roofers, especially you cannot not go up on the roof to check. They also like to put bad words/lies against other previous roofers work, no estimate, not responsive etc. Long gone good honest trade men. First time watching a girl roofer.
@rooferchicks
2 жыл бұрын
I try to make it a practice not to hire people who trash talk their competition. It's not good manners and doesn't make you look like a hero. (Oh, no! Did I inadvertently just talk trash about my competition?)
@jamescc2010
2 жыл бұрын
@@rooferchicks lol ...you are telling the truths.
@toddboothbee1361
5 жыл бұрын
Helpful advice. Would you include proof of general liability insurance in contract. I keep coming up with contractors with incomplete, vague contracts, which I refuse to sign. I'm in danger of not finding a contractor for my insurance job. I wish you were in my part of Texas. I'd try to hire you all. By the way, are there insurance companies contractors like to avoid? Thanks!
@rooferchicks
5 жыл бұрын
I definitely have my favorite insurance companies and my least favorites. I try to maintain a healthy relationship with all of them though, so I don't publicly bash any of them. I'll tell you my favorites to work with are USAA, Hochheim, Germania, Safeco.... and generally the smaller the carrier, the better their customer service is (USAA being a delightful exception). If you want to know about a specific carrier, just send me an email and I'll answer you. Ami@FellerRoofingNB.com
@toddboothbee1361
5 жыл бұрын
@@rooferchicks Thanks. I have Safeco, and they seem fine, so far. The adjuster has been, for the most part, available for questions. Most of the local contractors must be busy with work, and the couple I pulled in with BBB are a problem: one gave me a false insurance agency address for workers comp (he also offered to eat the deductible); the other wants half of the acv before beginning work; and neither uses contracts as I understand the term, ones with clauses etc. that you can show your lawyer, contracts you can find templates for online. I hope I don't have live with a damaged house and a ruined CLUE score. I must be doing something wrong.
@rooferchicks
5 жыл бұрын
Have you tried going to the GAF website and looking for a contractor? That might be a good bet. Look for a “master elite.”
@toddboothbee1361
5 жыл бұрын
@@rooferchicks Thanks. Hmmm. Absolutely no Master Elite contractors within a 50 mile radius. (No RCAT contractors either.) There are four GAF certified ones who service the area. I know that this is no where near as good, and that I'll have to watch their insurance coverage to the best of my ignorance, but at least I have a few more options. Thanks for your help. (I'm beginning to think I should live somewhere else.)
@rooferchicks
5 жыл бұрын
The Certified ones are generally pretty good, too. GAF is picky about everyone they let into their program. We all started out as Certified - you have to prove your worth and then you can be upgraded to a Master Elite.
@svfox
2 жыл бұрын
Listen to a roofer chick......What does a girl know about roofs, just kidding. Very helpful video. Thank you for making this!
@chriskeith5742
3 жыл бұрын
I'm in East Tennessee ( Lafollete) anyone have any recommendations??
@johnparson4314
3 жыл бұрын
How do I determine whether it is a minor repair moderate repair or major is it by time spent on job
@amifeller
3 жыл бұрын
Not necessarily, as sometimes a repair can be rather quick for a skilled laborman. To me, a simple repair can be accomplished with just shingles and sealant. More complex repairs require decking and flashing. Major repairs are of course a roof replacement, but also reflashing a chimney or doing an entire flat roof area. Does that help?
@johnparson4314
3 жыл бұрын
@@amifeller Is a 3-hour job minor or moderate because he wants 1500 dollars and I think that is absurd. 3 hundred in materials at best. and I thank you for answering. Does that sound reasonable?
@amifeller
3 жыл бұрын
@@johnparson4314 When I bid jobs and give an estimate, time is one consideration but it is not the only one. Roofing is a skill, and part of what you are paying is for that skill set. Laborers that have done this for decades do this work faster than novices. Generally I price things the same - like for me, reflashing an entire chimney is $1350, and if I have to put on new siding, I add another $750. I have one guy that could do this work in about 6-8 hours, another one of my guys it would take him two days. When I hire an AC company to fix my AC, I expect it to be expensive. I think people don't have the same feelings towards roofers, but it is also a skilled trade. Now if you pay that much and it leaks..... then I would be upset.
@johnparson4314
3 жыл бұрын
@@amifeller Thank you, Ami, I was looking out for a friend, did some investigating into this, and actually called and apologized for our misunderstanding. I appreciate your help in this matter. Again thank you.
@ilovethisroofingjob
2 жыл бұрын
😊
@amifeller
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@joewindiana2150
4 жыл бұрын
I am a roofing contractor from INDIANA. I have over 20 years experience in this industry. If you have any ? about how to hire a roofer and get a good deal let me know. I will be happy to answer any ? And I can tell you how to get the best deal.
@ACoustaDC
4 жыл бұрын
Okay, how do you get the best deal?
@stevena3333
4 жыл бұрын
Same. I'm getting there estimates tomorrow. What's your advice??
@spkendrick
3 жыл бұрын
@@ACoustaDC of
@spkendrick
3 жыл бұрын
I’m just realizing i should be making sure these contractors use 6 nails per shingles
@beltwayservicesinc5187
4 жыл бұрын
The bbb hu ? Why ?
@amifeller
4 жыл бұрын
The Better Business Bureau? Because they keep record of unresolved complaints. If a company has a lot of unresolved disputes, it might not be a good idea to hire them.
@ACoustaDC
4 жыл бұрын
i'm in AZ. If you were in my state I'd hire you on looks alone.
@rooferchicks
4 жыл бұрын
ACoustaDC aaaaaw you’re good for a girl’s ego - thanks 😊
@marcusprado9935
3 жыл бұрын
She forgot no sub contractors 😏
@rooferchicks
3 жыл бұрын
I don't think the use of subcontractors is necessarily bad. For us, it's more of an IRS designation on how our workers are paid (1099 versus W2). We vet our laborers and have long-term relationships (yes, even with our subcontractors). We have agreements in place with them on what is and is not acceptable. An advantage to the homeowner is that it can also mean that there are two layers of liability insurance (one from the general contractor and one from the subcontractor).
@marcusprado9935
3 жыл бұрын
Can’t guarantee the same out come with a different crew every time if they are good workers then hire them and insure them then you’ll be good to go. I don’t agree on sub contracting, no beer money workers on my roof!
@rooferchicks
3 жыл бұрын
@@marcusprado9935 When I think of "beer money workers" I think of day laborers. There's a big difference between day laborers and subcontractor labor! We use the same crews over and over and over and over again, for years. We don't go by Home Depot and tell strange, hungover, scruffy guys to jump in the truck!
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