I finalized my choices to 3 contractors. One among them stands out as their bid is about 5 to 10% lower (one of the lowest but not the lowest) and is offering GAF Golden Pledge Warranty. This contractor is the owner of the company and started it approx 2 years ago. The two other contractors offer their own workmanship warranty (10-15 years) and have been in business for slightly longer time (5-7 years). All of them have good reviews but since they all have been in business for less than 10 years, I am not really sure if those reviews matter.
Which is more valuable? GAF Golden Pledge Warranty offered by relatively new business at a cheaper cost or contractor's workmanship warranty provided by contractor who have been in business longer?
Most of the reasonable bids I received are from companies that have been in roofing business for less than 7-10 years. I live in a city that is currently booming for construction and there have been ton of new people who have started their businesses in past 2 years. I am worried about the contractor closing shop in a few years.
The next best option I am considering is a contractor who has been in business for 5 years and is offering CertainTeed Surestart Plus 4 star warranty (extended manufacturer warranty on shingles but labor warranty by the contractor).
Any suggestions? Thanks.
Which is more valuable? GAF Golden Pledge Warranty offered by relatively new business at a cheaper cost or contractor's workmanship warranty provided by contractor who have been in business longer?
Most of the reasonable bids I received are from companies that have been in roofing business for less than 7-10 years. I live in a city that is currently booming for construction and there have been ton of new people who have started their businesses in past 2 years. I am worried about the contractor closing shop in a few years.
The next best option I am considering is a contractor who has been in business for 5 years and is offering CertainTeed Surestart Plus 4 star warranty (extended manufacturer warranty on shingles but labor warranty by the contractor).
Any suggestions? Thanks.