Too many people believe that a residential roofer is solely someone to call when you have a roof repair that needs to be fixed. But I found out that a residential roofer can actually assist people with so many other things besides a simple roof installation.
I called a residential roofer to find out what I need to do to take advantage of the fantastic tax credits the Federal government is offering homeowners that remodel their structures with environmentally friendly materials; he didnt even stop to think about it. He instantly started to list all kinds of choices.
I have an old flat roof structure in Southern California and I never was able to use the area for much. My wife and children would hang out up there and relax in the sun or grow a few vegetables in small planting trays, but that was all.
The residential roofer recommended an idea I had never even heard of: Green roofs. When he said green roofs I knew I had to look completely stupid because I had no clue what he was talking about.
The residential roofer explained to me that green roofs were complete rooftop gardens and patio spaces that qualify for the federal governments tax credit, supplied for environmentally friendly remodel jobs. He even told me that it was a good idea for me to talk to my tax professional before I committed to having him do the project, so I knew how much of a tax credit I could receive.
The residential roofer even helped me to develop a water collection system that is usually used to water green roofs. By collecting rain water, I have added even more of a savings than simply the tax credit. Now my whole family relaxes hours each day on the roof. Last week we invited all the friends and relatives over to grill up there. I couldn’t be happier with the residential roofer I got.
A few things to look for in a residential roofer involve being sure that they are state licensed and insured. When you meet with a residential roofer, ask them for a least three references of other projects they have done and go check the other jobs out.
A residential roofer that knows how to develop green roofs may seem like an odd occurrence, but they are out there. I just happened to get lucky and find the best one the first time.
When I decided that I was prepared to hire the residential roofer he came by and had me sign a contract and then requested a deposit. I balked at first, but I had previously checked with the State of Californians web page regarding contractors in the state. The page said that I should never pay more than ten percent as a deposit and to never pay for labor that was not completed.
I sent the residential roofer a ten percent deposit and a few weeks later we were up on the roof loving the beautiful southern California sun. With the tax credit and utility savings, this job has already paid for itself.
