Installing a roof requires a lot of time and skill. Unless you’ve had experience in the past or an avid DIY expert, we’d always recommend hiring a professional roofing installer. This will ensure that the roof is installed quickly, and to the highest level of quality and may also grant you a warranty with the installer.

At Metrotile, we cater to both groups of people; those who want to carry out their own roofing repairs and jobs and those who would rather call in a professional. If you want to carry out the job yourself then we have both video guides and written guides that will outline the processes in-depth though you must be approved by a Metrotile representative to keep your 40-year weatherproof guarantee.

There are few official certifications for roofers however here are some top things to look out for when hiring a contractor.

Finding A Roof Installer

At Metrotile, we have a bank of certified roof installers that have been tried and tested by the Metrotile team and are guaranteed to finish your roofing project with a high-quality finish. Any builder we recommend is experienced and professional as we check everything thoroughly before putting them on our approved installers list.

That’s why if you’re searching for a roofer to do your new roof installation or to carry out any replacement work for you, you should check for the Metrotile seal of approval.

BBA certifications

You should look out for a BBA certification from your contractor. If a roofer is BBA certified that means they have been issued with a certificate from the British Board of Agreement. This certificate is professionally recognised in the UK and it’s granted to designers and installers who use professional constructional products and systems.

Accreditations

It’s always good to see some additional accreditations with the roofing contractor you choose. This could be the SafeContractor scheme or registration with the National Federation of Roofing Contractors for additional peace of mind.

Liability insurance

Lastly, always check that your contractor is insured to carry out the work. This way, if anything should go wrong, you’ll feel safe in the knowledge that work is covered by an insurer.

If you’d like any assistance with choosing a roofing installer for your project, please get in touch with the Metrotile team. You can call us on 01249 658514 or fill in our contact form and a local representative will get back to you.