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 |
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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 |
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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 |
Do you have any negative reviews on HomeStars? |
No |
Do you guarantee your work? |
Yes. Our work is backed by a 10-year workmanship warranty. |
May I see some of your work? |
Please view our Gallery |
May I talk to previous customers? |
Local referrals will be included with our quote. |