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JD

wrote:
Kurt Ullman wrote:
I am having my roof redone. Believing in "trust but verify", what are
some of the things I should be looking while they are here and for
awhile after they have left to make sure the job is being done properly.

All this has been said before.
Before the work is done:
Check recent clients for satisfaction.
Have a written contract.
Include unit prices for replacing sheathing & fascia.
Include specifications for replacement deck, roofing felt, shingles,
drip edge=s, and flashing.
Include - as noted by others - quality of flashing installation.
Include standards for clean-up both daily and at job end.
Include remediation for damaged shrubs and lawn.

When the job begins, keep a wrapper from the various materials and any
instructions that might be included. Check the manufacturer's web site
for installation instructions.
Don't allow installation over a wet deck.
TB

What he said, and I'll repeat.......cleanup. Nails can reak havoc on
lawn mower and vehicle tires. Make sure they run a magnetic sweep over
the areas around your house each day and it wouldn't hurt to buy a
magentic sweep for yourself. The $20 you spend on it will be worth it
before you replace or repair a $100 tire on your vehilce. Besides they
are a handy tool to have around. Tarps don't catch everything.

Main thing to remember is YOU are the SUPERVISOR. If you don't like it,
don't be afarid to tell them to redo it. As I tell my customers, I'm
going home at the end of the day, if there is something about the job
you don't like, let me know and I'll fix it.Most reputable contractors
feel the same way, but we aren't mind readers. Most aren't afraid of
questions and don't get hurt feelings if you question what they are
doing and why they are doing it a certain way. If they do get hurt
feelings about it, it might be a sign they are covering up shoddy work
and don't like the fact you called them on it. I recommend you
supervise regularly and have contractor give you progress reports
regularly.

Your local home improvement stores can serve as good information spots
for who to and not to hire for jobs. They see these contractors on a
daily basis and they hear all the gossip about who can and cannot do
the job right.

Good Luck,
JD