When hail damage assaults your commercial roof, you should seriously consider filing an insurance claim and have the damage addressed.
Do I Need to File a Claim?
Whether you need to file a roof insurance claim for hail damage depends largely on the type of roof you have and the severity of the damage.
First and foremost, a qualified commercial roofer should be brought in to inspect your roof following a hailstorm and to assess the damage with an expert eye. The roofer can determine the severity of the damage and advise you regarding what needs to be done to address it.
Certain types of commercial roofs withstand hail better than others. Thus, if you have a heartier roof type, you may be able to pass through a hailstorm relatively unscathed and not need repairs or to file an insurance claim.
For instance, metal roofing will typically get dented by hail, but it’s often just cosmetic damage and won’t impair the functionality of your roof. A thermoplastic roof, on the other hand, can be quite susceptible to damage from even small hailstones if the membrane is older and has begun to deteriorate.
Finding the Right Roofer
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Our group works together to provide:
- Larger Base of Knowledge
- Group-Wide Accountability
- Set Standards for Service
- More Peace of Mind
Unfortunately, the industry is full of roofers who are not experienced, cut corners and don’t follow correct procedures in repairing roofs. So, always remember that “cheap” isn’t what matters when hiring a roofer. An inexperienced roofing contractor who charges less than a more established roofer may save you money in the moment—but a failed roof and much bigger expenses down the road due to shoddy workmanship is often the consequence.
The bottom line: It’s best to do things right the first time and to hire a roofer who is vetted, licensed and has a good track record.
A Good Roofer can be EASY to Find!
Finding a roofer you can trust can be a stressful game of guesswork. Fortunately, the Choice Roof Contractor Group is here to bring accountability and support to the space!
Choice Roof Contractor Group is a nationwide roofing association whose Leaders have put in the time and dedication to not only provide services for their local communities, but to help others build their own successful roofing companies throughout the nation. This allows building owners to have peace of mind that they have group-wide support from a vast group of knowledgable contractors.
Choice Roof Contractor Group also has a working relationship with Voss Law Firm, which specializes in insurance cases. If your roofing needs include assistance with a roof insurance claim, our group and Voss Law Firm can work together to help you.
To locate a verified Choice Roof Contractor Group member in your area, simply call us at (800) 670-5583 or visit the contact page. We will connect you with a verified roofer and make sure your roofing needs are met!
When it comes to your commercial roof, who you hire matters. A lot.
One of the biggest mistakes a building owner can make is hiring the “cheapest” roofing contractor to repair roof damage. As with most things in life, you get what you pay for, and fly-by-night roofers or inexperienced contractors just starting out may quote you a low price and deliver shoddy work.
If your commercial roof is covered under a warranty, bear in mind that you need to choose a roofing contractor who meets the standards set forth by the manufacturer of the product on your roof. Failure to do so can lead to the invalidation of your warranty.
Choosing a roofer who doesn’t have a solid reputation, who hasn’t worked in your area long or who is just “traveling through” can bring disaster. Opt for a roofing company that has a solid business background and is likely to be around to back up the work they perform if any issues should arise down the road.
Life is full of unexpected happenings that can leave behind disasters. When Mother Nature turns cruel, for instance, business facilities and other commercial properties often bear the brunt, and business owners can be left scrambling to repair damaged property and recover from the catastrophe.
The saying “When the cat’s away, the mice will play” is one of the oldest adages around, and it has been around for so long because it’s true. It is human nature to slacken one’s efforts when the pressure is off and no one is watching, such as when a boss or supervisor is temporarily away. But, thanks to the Internet, in today’s business world “the boss” is always watching.
Within the roofing industry, there is a nationwide association composed of some of the best commercial roofing contractors across the United States known as the 
Once someone joins Choice Roof Contractor Group, group accountability helps ensure they will continue providing outstanding service to their customers. The reputation of the group must be safeguarded, and each member is diligent in ensuring that it is. If for some reason a contractor part of the group fails to honor their word or provides substandard service, he or she will be given one chance to address the situation. If the situation remains unaddressed, that contractor loses all the benefits of being part of the group.
We speak, of course, of Conklin. For more than 40+ years, the Conklin company has offered innovative products that have revolutionized the roofing industry. Among these are Conklin’s exceptional roof coatings—a technology the company helped pioneer back in the 1970s and has gone strong ever since.
Conklin roof coating systems are fully adhered, seamless membranes that are applied right over top of an existing roof. These coatings not only cost significantly less than replacing a roof, they fully restore an old roof to like-new condition and boast a host of other impressive benefits, as well. After perusing the list of assets these innovative systems offer, it’s easy to see why roof coatings have continued to sweep the roofing industry ever since Conklin was part of introducing them!
For roofing contractors, the benefits of Choice Roof Contractor Group membership are multifold.
Another benefit of working with Conklin that Cory is striving to take full advantage of is the opportunity to help other roofers join the Conklin family. Introducing new contractors to Conklin’s products not only gives those new roofers access to high-quality roofing solutions and training, but it benefits the Conklin contractor who made the referral and helps the new roofer succeed—another win-win.
Within the Choice Roof Contractor Group, group accountability is a key focus, and members are held to a high standard of excellence—something their customers definitely benefit from. This means if they bring the name down, they get kicked out and lose all benefits. Choice Roof Contractors also have a vast network of roofing professionals to call on when they encounter a complicated roofing job, which further helps ensure clients their chosen roofers always have countless years of experience to tap into. They no longer have to rely on the expertise of just one company.
Cory is actively spreading the word about Conklin and the Choice Roof Contractor Group, and he is happy to share the information with other roofing contractors who want to do more commercial this year.
For Andy Near, President of Empire Contractors, becoming part of the Choice Roof Contractor Group in 2015 has had a direct and significant impact on his business.
“Certain things you just can’t ask other roofing contractors that are kind of your competition,” Andy said, “and you can’t ask your manufacturer, because they don’t know—they are a totally different type of business than you are.”
Andy greatly values his membership in the Choice Roof Contractor Group, and he says the annual membership fee he pays to be part of the association is nominal in comparison to what he gains from the group.
For 2018, the average cost of a metal roof in the United States can range from about $4 per square foot (installed) all the way up to $13 per square foot. The economy of the area in which you live can, of course, play a part in the final price for your building.
Many building owners aren’t aware that an outstanding alternative to roof replacement exists, costing much less than roof replacement and greatly extending the life of an existing roof. This solution is called a roof coating, and older metal roofs can be good candidates as long as they are not rusted or corroded to the point that it isn’t safe to walk on them.