How to Hire a Guttering Contractor

Guttering, while most of us forget about it until it causes us problems, is a very important part of the outside of your home. The installation and repair of guttering are not easy jobs – it takes skill and knowledge. To make sure that you get your guttering work done by reliable professionals, there are a few things you should look for in a guttering contractor to ensure you don’t waste your money or endanger your home.

Look for qualifications

Make sure that you hire a guttering professional that has certifications in their craft. If you know that they have had training, you can expect the work to be to a good standard. If the guttering contractor is certified and trained, they should display the information on their website or in their office. If you get quotes from Quotatis, you can see the qualifications and accreditations a contractor has on their profile. You should always ask about a guttering professional’s qualifications before you hire them.

Check for insurance and guarantees

Since guttering is on the side of your house, contractors will be up on ladders or scaffolding doing their work. This comes with its own risk, so you want to ensure that the guttering company has public liability insurance in case they hurt themselves or damage your property. You should also check that the contractor will give you a guarantee alongside their work. This means that if you’re not happy with the work, you will be able to get them to rectify it without any problems. It also ensures that should you have any problems in the future caused by faulty work but the company is no longer trading, you can still get your guttering fixed.

Acquire references

Any good guttering professional will have references they will be able to give you. They should be happy to show you previous work so you can get an idea of the quality of their work. Quotatis contractors have a profile showing ratings and reviews from past customers so you can see what lots of people think. If a contractor doesn’t have any references or isn’t willing to show you any work, this should be a warning sign that you should stay away.

Check they can do the work you require

If you need specialist guttering work done, it’s best to check that the guttering contractor can do the work you need them to do and whether they will clear up after them. This gives you peace of mind that you’re not going to have to deal with a huge mess when the work is completed.

Warranties

A reputable guttering company should be able to offer you a warranty. This is a legal contract stating that their products are guaranteed for a number of years. They should be able to offer you at least one year, but a warranty for three to five years is ideal.

As long as you follow this advice for choosing a guttering professional, you should have a stress-free experience with your guttering work. If you need help finding quotes from guttering companies, use our service to get up to four quotes and compare them to make sure you get the best price.

Emily Rivers

Emily Rivers is the Customer Experience Manager at Quotatis. She informs customers of the latest developments in a range of products so they can make the best choice for their homes and ensures they get the best out of our service.