If your current roof has outlasted its expected service life and needs replacement, you will need to find the right contractor to install your new roof. But with so many roofing contractors in the Australian construction trade claiming that they are the best at what they do, choosing a single roofer to perform your re-roofing job can be a daunting task. Below are some important things you should consider when you are looking for a roofer to install your new roof:

Specialty

Though roof installation is a specialty trade, there is a wide range of roof styles and materials available on the construction market and for this reason, roofers usually focus on installing certain types of roofs depending on the predominant roofing needs of the clients in their region. Generally speaking, roofers can be categorised into four groups: metal roofers, shingle roofers, single-ply roofers and hot tar roofers. When looking for a roofer to install your new roof, make sure they focus on the particular type of roof you want to install, meaning you should choose a local roofer.

Liability insurance

When looking for a roofer, make sure you choose a contractor that has roofers' liability insurance. Roofers' liability insurance is intended to protect the roofer from work-related accidents that may cause injury to their workers, clients or third parties present onsite, but also lead to property damage. If you choose a roofer that hasn't purchased this type of insurance policy, you may end up being held liable for injuries caused to someone else and may be asked to pay compensation for the injury.

Price

Last but not least, you will need to think about the cost of the new roof installation. Ask various local roofers to each send you a quote indicating how much they will charge to install your roof. Avoid the temptation of automatically choosing the least expensive option. Make a choice depending on the quality of the roofing materials offered and experience of the contractor. It is important to agree on payment terms before embarking on the job. Before making any upfront payments, you should know exactly what you are paying for, as it may be difficult to recover any lost cash.

Now that you have read through the above points, you should find it easier to find a suitable roofer to handle your re-roofing project. Roof installation isn't an easy job, so ensure you have the best hands working for you.