FAQs
- What types of customers have you worked with?
Our most common job type is roofing - and of the roofing is metal roofing, but that does not mean that is all we do; not by a longshot. We do all types of roofing - aluminum, steel, standing seam, stone coated, PVC, rubberized shingle, and archtectural composition. In addition, we install triple pane windows (we have an exclusive on an incredible product). We do exterior siding of all types, as well as decks and patio covers. Remodeling or additions also fit in our category of being a general contractor; however, we limit ourselves on this final type of project to only a few a year as we never want to stretch our resources too far to be able to provide excellent services and prices.
- What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
Do your homework. Be an informed consumer and make sure a contractor is registered, actively licensed, with a bond and insurance, and registered to work in Washington. Check their references - not only by calling, but a drive-by is always good. Make sure they do not have any lawsuits against their contractors bond and if they have been cited for violations of the various construction laws governed by the department of Labor & Industries. I also think it is good to go to the office of the company, or at least make sure they have one. If they offer financing or have the ability to take credit cards for large sums that also indicates stability as the company will have had to go through rigorous credit checks to provide these services.
- What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?
I wish customers knew that although there are a few bad apples out there not all contractors are not bad apples. The economy has people really price conscious and we understand that completely; however, I wish that they would weigh out cost and quality and find a happy medium. Getting things done right the first time, even if it costs a little more is well worth the investment. Weather Shield Exteriors is in a unique position where we can give cost effective service - getting it done right the first time and I wish customers would give us a call.