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(EMAILWIRE.COM, September 27, 2010 ) Phoenix, AZ- According to Zillow.com nearly 67% of homeowners are underwater, not to mention the trouble most commercial property owners are having. With the economy continuing to slow it is making it extremely tough for those in the construction industry to survive.
The 2010 monsoon season has come and gone in Phoenix, Arizona. If you had a roof leak, it wouldn’t be hard to find a roofing contractor ready to work. “It’s a feeding frenzy out there, if you do have a budget for a new roof, it would not be hard to find a roofing contractor who would install a new roof a new roof and lose money, hoping to make it up in volume”. Strong words from Nicholas Bryditzki, the Roof Medic and roof repair expert. “Most Roofing contractors may be good at installing roofs but lack business sense, as work slows they start cutting prices quickly hoping to land a project.”
Price cutting is bad for the roofing industry but can be a great opportunity for property owners. But, Bryditzki warns; “There can be some devastating pit falls which can cost a property owner a pretty penny if they are not careful. Many Arizona contractors have gone out of business leaving property owners with virtually worthless roof warranties or worst, unfinished projects”.
It is not uncommon for roofing contractors to actually install roofs for virtually no profit, just trying to stay in business. They attempt to make a little money on the material or labor on any tear-offs. Some are even cutting out their insurance or hiring workers under the table without workmanÂ’s comp insurance exposing the property owner to possible liability lawsuits.
The Roof MedicÂ’s top 5 steps you should take PRIOR to hiring a Roofing Contractor:
1.ALWAYS Get more than 1 bid- (know how to utilize your bids).
2.Check their license with the Registrar of Contractors- (know how to check on line).
3.Verify ALL their insurance coverage- (know which ones to ask to verify).
4.Ask about their warranty- (know the real truth about a contractorÂ’s warranty).
5.Do not provide any large amount of up front money- (know how to protect yourself).
For further information on selecting a contractor visit www.theroofmedics.com
The Roof Medics LLC
Nicholas Bryditzki
480-284-7338
nicholas@theroofmedics.com 
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