New Roof Question... - Posted by Chefist

import · September 15, 2003, 4:40pm

Posted by Nate(DC) on September 15, 2003 at 18:50:30:

Depends on what kind of roof. For example, I would never touch a flat roof by myself, but I would consider having my hourly guys do shingles. Then again, my roofer is so cheap that he could probably do it cheaper than my hourly guys anyway. So I might just let him do it.

NT

import · September 15, 2003, 4:40pm

New Roof Question… - Posted by Chefist

Posted by Chefist on September 15, 2003 at 16:40:24:

If a rehab needs a new roof…do most people use a roofing company, or do some do the work themselves with their own crew?..

Thanks,

Chefist

import · September 15, 2003, 8:16pm

Re: New Roof Question… - Posted by RichV(FL)

Posted by RichV(FL) on September 15, 2003 at 20:16:06:

Chefist,

I do some rehabs myself and if I have to do a roof I use a roofing company I do business with here.

I do pay a bit more than if I used the sub contractors that work for me, but my roofer can knock it out in two days and is heavily insured. And the guy and his crew do quality work.

Just some thoughts,

RichV(FL)

import · September 15, 2003, 7:27pm

Re: New Roof Question… - Posted by Brent_IL

Posted by Brent_IL on September 15, 2003 at 19:27:28:

Roofing is a higher-risk trade. If a cement finisher falls, he gets wet. If a roofer falls, he may be a wet spot. There’s a lot of liability when doing things like this with your own crew. Regular insurance won’t cover accidents, so weigh the savings against the risks.