Learn how to buy a roof with our Quality Checklist
When it comes to selecting the right roofing conractor, you need to compare more than just prices. It’s a difficult choice to make, and it’s one that you will have to live with for decades. Because many companies offer the same brands of products, the choice can be even more difficult.
We’ve created the Murray Shaw Roofing, London, Ontario Quality Checklist to help you ask the right questions and find a roofing company that will stand behind its work. Download a PDF version of the form to fill out.
Murray Shaw Roofing Quality Checklist
Questions
COMPANY CREDENTIALS
How long have you been in business?
Since 1982
Are you licensed as a roofing business in Ontario?
Yes
How much liability insurance do you carry?
$5 million
Are you registered with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)?
Yes
Are you a member of the Better Business Bureau?
Yes
Do you have a London business location?
Yes. Our showroom is located at H-3537 White Oak Road in London
How are your crews supervised?
Each jobsite is inspected by one of the owners at least three times
SERVICE STANDARDS
Are all of your installers factory-certified?
Yes
Do you use the matching brand for all your roofing materials to ensure the manufacturers’ warranties are valid?
Yes
Do you match the drip edge to the colour of the roof?
Yes
How much of the roof do you cover in underlayment?
100%
What type of underlayment do you use?
Premium roof deck protection
How far along the roof edge do you apply a membrane?
From the roof edge to at least 2 ft (0.6 metres) past the exterior wall
How will you protect my gardens and property from damage?
A complete work plan for protection, clean-up and waste disposal is included with our quote
