Does Your Roofing Contractor Have a Long History in Dayton?

The salesperson isn’t the one installing the roof nor making sure it is completed correctly. Due to roofing being one of the more expensive home improvement trades, many people enter the roofing industry in the hopes of getting rich quickly. Did you know there are currently over 700 companies in the Greater Dayton area alone who claim to be “Roofing Contractors?” 700! Of these 700, very few are installing roofs according to manufacturer specifications and local building codes. You may ask why we are so confident in saying this? This is because we receive 2-3 calls on average a week where homeowners are having issues on roofs that are less than 10 years old, and their contractor is either no longer in business, claiming it is not their fault or the warranty has expired.

Dayton is one of those cities that usually has a large wind or hailstorm come through on average every 3-4 years. Therefore, sales organizations (disguised as roofing companies) come open up shop, spend hundreds of thousands on marketing, sell a ton of jobs, and leave town 5-7 years later. They claim to be “local” but when their time in Dayton is up, they leave town and homeowners roofs are no longer warrantied. 

Roofing Problems You May Not See Immediately

Roof problems can be a nightmare if there are issues involving mold and mildew from small leaks that you may not immediately see from your interior. It takes roughly 5-7 years for a roof to show signs of a leak due to improper installation. Just because a leak is not seen on your living room ceiling does not mean smaller leaks are not occurring in the attic. Insulation and storage boxes can hold the water which eventually leads to mold/mildew issues. Some leaks may be worse and require drywall repairs.  

Roofing Lifespan Expectations

You, as a homeowner, should not have to pay for more than 2 roof replacements lifetime. A proper roof replacement, performed to manufacturer specifications and local building code requirements, with proper attic ventilation, should last every bit of 45 years. Therefore, choosing a contractor who truly knows how to install your roof, and has proved this with their years in business, is critical to making sure you are protecting your investment. When determining who is going to be the best fit as your local Dayton roofing contractor, it is important to research the company and ask a lot of questions. 

Hiring A Reliable Roofing Contractor

Hiring a reliable roofing contractor is similar to hiring a financial advisor who is claiming to help you invest your money so that you can retire early. When hiring somebody to handle your money, wouldn’t you do your research to make sure they have a proven track record with decades of experience? Or would you hire the guy who has the lowest possible price and has only been doing financial advising for less than 5 years? A roof is an expensive investment and truly requires an expert with a proven track record. Whether you choose Scott Bauer Roofing as your contractor or another roofing contractor, please make sure you consider the following when getting a new roof replacement or roof repair.

WHY SCOTT BAUER ROOFING?

Scott Bauer Roofing has a history as a reliable roofing contractor servicing the Miami Valley since 1999. With 45 years of roofing experience, we are true professionals in this industry and not just a local sales organization turned roofing company. Beware of this! Reviews can only mean so much if a contractor’s years in business is less than 5 years. Yes, they may have awesome reviews. What happens when the roof leaks in 5-6 years? Do they offer a warranty longer than their years in business? According to the BBB, 96% of roofing contractor’s fail within the first two years of business. Are they at year 3-5, if so, this percentage falls but it still makes up the majority of home improvement contractors. This means more than ½ of contractors fail within the first 5 years in business! A roof begins to show interior signs of leaking at year 5-7 from improper installation. We say all of this so that you can really research and make the best decision to protect your investment when getting a new roof. We see horror stories weekly on our roof inspections. Homeowners having major issues and their contractor who performed their roof replacement years before is now out of business. Choosing Scott Bauer Roofing eliminates this headache and allows you to breathe knowing that we will always be here to help you