St. Louis Flat & Shingle Roofing

Q. Describe the most common types of jobs you do for your clients.

A. We are a fully licensed and insured general contractor, but the majority of our work comes from roofing, gutters, and tuck pointing. The most common of our jobs is hot tar flat roofing commercial/residential. We are so experienced in this line of work, that we are normally able to beat any fully licensed and insured company's prices.

Q. What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

A. I would always recomend that the customer takes their time in making any decisions in regards to hiring a contractor. If something seems way too good to be true, normally it is. Do some research on the company or individual contractor that you are hiring, and ask questions. Make sure that the contractor has workman's compensation for his employees, and general liability for any potential damages. Nobobdy plans on accidents, but if they are to happen you want to be prepared. If it is a decent size job ask the contractor for a lien release, and to be put on his/her insurance certificate as an underwriter for that particular job. Both of these do not take a great deal of time to produce, and are at no extra cost, so if a contractor can not provide these things, I would not do business with them.

Q. If you were a customer, what do you wish you knew about your trade? Any inside secrets to share?

A. One thing that I wish every customer understood is that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. If roofing and gutter systems are properly maintained, by being cleaned and inspected on a regular basis. It will prevent premature repairs/ replacements.

Q. What important information should buyers have thought through before seeking you out?

A. The two things we ask from every customer before going to inspect any roofing system is:

How tall is your building?
1 story, 2 story, 3 story etc.

Is your roof low sloped or a pitched roof?
Shingle/ Tile Roof, Or a Flat Roof

Q. Why does your work stand out from others who do what you do?

A. Many other roofing contractors sub out their jobs to others, not always qualified contractors. All of our crews must meet our stricked guidelines.

Q. What do you like most about your job?

A. Being able to travel anywhere in the city of St. Louis, and drive down a street and know that we have successfully serviced a business or home at many locations.

Q. What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

A. Our most commonly asked question is can it be repaired?

Our answers vary for every roofing system. We give our honest opinion on every system, as well as detailed measurements and pictures. We give a list of repair options, as well as re roofing options, and complete removal and installation options. All vary in material and labor warranty's.

Q. What do you wish customers knew about you or your profession?

A. This is a hard and at times dangerous profession, but for our highly trained skilled craftsman it is an enjoyable trade.

Q. Do you do any sort of continuing education to stay up on the latest developments in your field?

A. All of our employees continually get certified and trained in new products, and forms of installation annually.