4 Reasons To Work With a Manufacturer-Certified Contractor

Choosing a contractor for your exterior remodeling projects involves many steps, from verifying their license and insurance to calling several references. It may sound overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. In today’s post, residential roofing company BSR shares the four reasons why you should work with a manufacturer-certified contractor.

1. Legitimate contractors. To qualify for certification, manufacturers require proof of a contractor’s legitimacy, which includes state, city or county-issued contractor’s license and proof of insurance. Some manufacturers require a minimum number of years operating as a business and a certain number of good customer reviews. What this means for you, the homeowner, is that you won’t have to ask for a copy of their license and other documentation — all you need to do is make sure the contractor is legitimately certified by the manufacturer.
2. Access to quality products. If you already have a trusted brand in mind, choosing a certified contractor can give you access to a wide selection of products, including ones that are not available off-the-shelf. Additionally, certified contractors are manufacturer-supplied, which means you’re guaranteed to get factory-fresh products.
3. Quality workmanship. Certified contractors receive training from the manufacturer before certification and periodically for updates. When you work with certified contractors, you have the assurance of quality workmanship and less likelihood of problems caused by installation errors.
4. Exclusive warranties. All contractors offer some sort of warranty coverage, but not as extensive as those offered by certified contractors, thanks to manufacturer-backed warranties. Instead of separate factory warranties and contractor guarantees, you can get exclusive warranty coverage that includes both product and workmanship, covered through a single point of contact. Not only does it make the warranty claims process more convenient, it also has more features like transferability and upgradeable coverage. Some manufacturers even offer coverage across multiple certified contractors. This means in the event that the original contractor goes out of business, a different contractor under the same certification program may take over.

BSR is a local contractor that holds certification from leading manufacturers, including GAF, CertainTeed® and TAMKO®. To learn more about our services, give us a call at (607) 722-7221. You can also fill out our contact form to schedule an appointment. We serve Ithaca, NY, and the surrounding communities.