Roofing requires care

If the shingles are curling, the underlayment is unfurling, the roofing granules are degraded and the warranty is pro-rated, it may be time for a new roof.

Diligent research is paramount when picking out a new roof, according to Terry Stone, the owner of Affordable Quality Roofing.

"Most people's houses are the most important, most expensive asset they own, and they don't get that a cheap roof can destroy it," he says.

Located on Mountain Highway, the North Vancouver company has been putting lids atop houses since 1986.

"At the end of the day, roofing is not a cheap thing to do," says Stone.

The overall costs can be eased by choosing a high-quality roof and a high-quality roofing company.

Stone says there are a lot of companies out there that have a pickup truck, a name and a cellphone, and undercut everyone because they don't have the insurance and the liability.

Simply checking the roofing company's phone number and address to make sure they're based in the community can be worthwhile, according to Stone.

Once a company's track record is established, few things are as revealing as customer referrals. Stone recommends trying to track down a customer who hired the company several years ago in order to see how the roof has fared over years of snowfalls and rainy seasons.

"Check with the (Better Business Bureau), make sure they're accredited and how long they've been with the BBB," Stone recommends. "Make sure they have a WorkSafe BC account. You can actually phone (the Workers' Compensation Board) with their number."

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Roofing requires care