All professional working relationships should have a contract. Regardless of how friendly the relationship and interactions may seem at the beginning, that “friendliness” can fall by the wayside when one or both parties do not fulfill their end of the bargain.
Most roofing professionals would not think this way, but if you do not insist on a contract, you may be viewed as a less valuable client. Your needs for your project may be pushed aside in favor of the needs of someone who has a contract and has legal recourse if certain goals are not met or the performance is not up to par. A contract allows you to assert your rights and expectations when it comes to your roofing services.
A contract will also spell out all the intimate details. All the expectations of both parties are clearly spelled out from start to finish – especially the finish. Some clients may expect that the property be cleared of leftover materials and debris while the roofing company doesn’t see this as their job or their responsibility. A contract will make sure that if that’s what you expect and it’s written down, that’s what should happen.
A contract also protects you from not having the roofing project completed. Even if there is a breakdown in the relationship, the roofing company still has an obligation to complete the work. If they refuse to do so for whatever reason, your contract assures your legal recourse.
Many roofing professionals will not work without a contract, as it benefits them as well. They expect to be paid and if you decide you don’t want to pay them, they have legal recourse to make you do so. Don’t be afraid to ask for a contract; any responsible and reputable roofing company will be happy to oblige.
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