What to expect when you hire a roofing contractor in Lansing

How Exteriors Enterprise Inc works

1. Inspect the exterior

   We walk the roof and the site, check the decking, flashing, and siding condition, and document what we find before anyone talks numbers.

2. Explain the scope

   You get the order of the job in plain English: what gets torn off, what gets installed, and which materials go where. Questions answered first.

3. Schedule the work

   We set a start date that fits your calendar and order materials to match the scope, so the crew arrives ready to work.

4. Do the job right

   Ice and water shield, proper flashing, correct fastening patterns. The details that decide whether a roof lasts get done the right way, not the fast way.

5. Walk the finished work

   We clean the site, review the completed work with you, and confirm every line of the scope was met before we consider the job closed.

Typical project, not a quote

These are general figures for a typical roofing contractor project, not a quote and not a promise from Exteriors Enterprise Inc. Your project may differ.

• An inspection and measuring visit usually takes 30 to 60 minutes.
• A typical single-family reroof is often done in one to three days, weather permitting.
• Rain or high wind can move a start date, so ask how weather delays are handled.
• Tear-off, decking repairs, underlayment and shingles are often separate line items, so ask how rotted decking is priced.
• Expect noise from early in the day and stray nails in the yard, so ask how the yard is swept at the end.
• Prices, dates and terms for your project belong in a written estimate. Ask for it in writing.

Questions to ask any roofing contractor

1. Can I see your license number and proof of insurance?
2. What does the written estimate cover, and what is left out?
3. How long will the job take, and what happens if the schedule slips?
4. Who will be on site each day, and who do I call with a question?
5. What is not included, and what happens if the scope changes?

Preparing and scheduling

How long does the first visit take?

An inspection and measuring visit usually takes 30 to 60 minutes. Bring your questions and ask for the estimate in writing.

How should I get ready before work starts?

Move vehicles out of the driveway, take down wall hangings that could shake loose, and cover or move things stored in the attic.

How far ahead should I book?

Schedules vary by season and by contractor. Ask for a start date and an estimated finish date in writing, and ask what happens if weather or a delivery moves them.

What if the work changes once it has started?

If the work changes, ask for the change in writing before it is done.

Ready to talk about your project?

Exteriors Enterprise Inc can answer these questions for your job in Lansing.