How to Hire the Perfect Roofer

By Gerry Donaghue • January 24, 2017
How to Hire the Perfect Roofer

You only want the best working on your roof installation. While the materials new roofing is made out of are important to longevity, being installed the right way is also important. You do not want to have to undergo one of these projects again any time soon, so here is what you can do to find a great roofer near you.

 

First, you want to make sure you are not getting a new roof installed when it is excessively rainy outside. A vast majority of the time new roofing is installed during spring or summer when it is perfectly sunny outside. Once the weather is nice, you want to schedule consultations with a minimum of three contractors. This provides you with some options, and it lets you compare contractors. You will know when a company is giving you red flags after you have spoken with an experienced roofer.

 

During these roof installation consultations, you want to ask a ton of questions. You need to know everything that will be going on around your home. You should always ask for an estimate. A skilled contractor will provide you with an itemized list, so you know why the estimate is the way it is. Additionally, you want to ask for references. There is no better way to get a sense of a contractor’s capabilities than to speak with past clients.

 

An incredibly important thing to ask about is the warranty the roofer offers. As good as a roofing company might seem, you want to be careful just in case. A warranty protects you in case any extreme weather comes through town and damages your roof. A warranty gives you peace of mind that you can get it repaired with ease and without breaking the bank. By being informed about what makes a great roofer, you can get quality service at a fair price.

February 17, 2025
Welcome to our new website for GT Donaghue Construction & Metal Roofing, LLC! We are so excited to roll out a much needed refresh on our website and share it with all of you. And with a new website comes a reintroduction to us here at GT Donaghue Construction! For those not familiar with us, GT Donaghue Construction & Metal Roofing, LLC (formerly Donaghue Construction) has been in business for almost 40 years working across New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, and even parts of New York bringing quality craftsmanship and decades of experience to all the projects we complete. Gerry Donaghue, our founder, started this business out of his house formerly in Nashua, NH and has sustained a quality business over the years through hard work and resilience. We have navigated fluctuations in the industry across the years with some years only allowing for a few members on our crew and some calling for multiple crews and larger partnerships. The one thing that hasn’t changed? Gerry’s commitment to high standard work and building relationships with the folks he serves. A family owned business, his daughter Ashley supports him on his admin team (after she did her time driving the dump truck for him as a teenager!), his brother Andrew works on the job site, and his wife Pat has always been there to help when needed-you can sometimes see her in the office or even at a home show! Gerry has a wealth and variety of experience ranging from ground up new builds, additions and interior remodels, deck installations, siding replacements and installations, and of course his favorite-metal roofing installations. Whether it is a unique custom job or a traditional upgrade, GT Donaghue Construction & Metal Roofing can help you out! We hope you enjoy our new website and feel free to reach out to us when we can help at your house!
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