What is the role of a Roof Consultant?
To provide objective information as a qualified professional within the field of roofing. Although a Roof Consultant is not a Roofing Contractor, the consultant can interview, qualify and hire a Roofing Contractor. A Roof Consultant's role normally includes roof inspections to determine service life or problem areas, condition analysis, roof design and specifications, management of roofing projects, as well as maintenance planning for roof systems.
What are the benefits of hiring a Roof Consultant?
A Roof Consultant acts as a liaison between the Contractor and the client. A Roof Consultant performs regular roof system inspections and develops specifications for replacement or repair in order to determine what needs to be done to rectify roof problems. A Roof Consultant develops a maintenance plan for a client, which determines remaining service life of the roof system and anticipates future maintenance as well as projected costs. Therefore, this allows the client to maximize the life of the roof system, avoid expensive emergency repairs and provides time to financially prepare for the appropriate course of action. Since a Roof Consultant does not have a fiduciary relationship with either a Roofing Contractor or materials supplier, they can offer professional and objective expert advice.
Are roof consulting services expensive and are they an added expense to the cost of my project?
A Roof Consultant's services actually save a client money by specifying the appropriate materials for the project and managing the project to ensure that the work meets code requirements and is performed to standard trade practices. Regular site inspections can eliminate post-construction problems and the added cost of rectifying them. By having a maintenance plan in place, one can anticipate and plan for roofing problems before they occur and thereby eliminate any expensive emergency repairs and subsequent damage to the interior of the building. When a consultant manages a project, the cost is approximately 10% - 20% of the total project cost, which is equivalent to a general contractor’s fee.
Can I customize roof consulting services to fit the needs of my project?
Yes. The requirements and budget of each client varies and RL Fulmer Roof Consultants LLC can provide a customized program to address the requirements of your specific project within your budget.
How does the initial process work?
During the initial contact, RL Fulmer Roof Consultants LLC gathers information to determine the client’s situation and requirements. Usually, the next step involves a site visit and roof inspection. A written report then follows that includes photographic or video documentation of roof condition and problem areas, written observations, recommended course(s) of action, specifications for the repairs or replacement and approximate associated costs. After this initial diagnosis, a further course of action may be developed based on our available services.
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