Choosing the correct thatch roof tile installer
Choosing the correct thatch roof tile installer , is as important as the type of thatch roof tiles you choose. There are may fly by night unscrupulous installers that do not give sufficient attention to the thatch roof tiling workmanship. Your roof project is just another job that must be completed in the soonest amount of time regardless of the finishing quality of the job.
Choosing a good, reputable and reliable thatch roof tile contractor is probably the single most important decision that will make your thatch roof conversion project a success or failure.
The thatch roof tile installer checklist
Here are a few tips when choosing your contractor that will be fitting the thatch tiles on your thatch roof:
Does the contractor have a website with up to date contact details ?
The contractor must provide you with at least 5 recent references of projects completed recently
Contact his references and check how the work was performed and how the staff behaved on site
Does the contractor have business insurance or liability cover in place ?
The contractor’s staff must all be legally employed in RSA
Will the manager or owner be on site daily to manage and supervise his team ?
The contractor must be willing to sign a contract stipulating what he will do and his workmanship warranty
The contractor must be willing to settle for 50% deposit and 50% payment upon completion
Does the contractor have reliable transport ?
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