Over the Top A Trust Issue: Superintendents and Contractors Submitted by Janelle Nightingale, Communications Manager, Coryell Roofing & Construction Dr. Richard Abernathy, retired Superintendent and current Arkansas Education Consultant for Coryell Roofing, was asked: What would stand in the way of administrators accepting the offer of a complimentary roof inspection? He replied that "a lot of it may be a trust issue--'free' and 'no obligation' inspection are new concepts for most superintendents." Imagine this - a superintendent's new baseline of trust for campus roof inspections: • A no-cost inspection • Receive a report of the inspector's findings with no commitment • The inspection report is honest, transparent, and professionally documented • The contractor can competitively perform the work needed Not every contractor is dependable, and skepticism is understandable, but the above is feasible. The first step is to identify a legitimate contractor. Here is a checklist to get started. The contractor has an established business location.
They meet state licensure requirements (Check out Arkansas's Contractor's Licensing Board website!) Request a list of completed projects by the contractor - and then call those places. Inquire about the company's employees' certifications. Certifications in roofing, like in education, indicate value placed on training. For example, Brandon Rakestraw, a Commercial Sales Manager for Coryell Roofing, is a HAAG Certified Commercial Roof Inspector; HAAG is a sought-after certification in the commercial roofing industry. Nowadays, most reputable commercial roofing companies have an online presence. Superintendents can also check here to find employee certifications, testimonials from satisfied clients, pictures, and information about featured projects. Dr. Abernathy said, "Superintendents have a million things to worry about." So, at Coryell Roofing, we encourage superintendents to take one worry off their plate by finding a roofing company they can trust--one interested in a lasting relationship, not a quick profit. Then, they can get that much-needed, no-cost, no-obligation inspection that puts both them and their roof in good hands!
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