Hiring a roofer? Don’t forget to ask about their supplier

By Emma Peterson.

Learn why a contractor's relationship with trusted suppliers like SRS Distribution can provide added confidence in your next roofing investment.

When you’re hiring a roofer, you’re not just hiring a person with a nail gun. You’re hiring an expert who will be your guide through every step of the roofing process, from understanding what has been done to your roof in the past to teaching you what options are available for your home today and delivering a roof that gives you peace of mind for the future.

With so much at stake, it’s important that you hire a roofer that will deliver. But how do you find such a roofer? There are a few options. You could ask around your neighborhood or community to get referrals. You could also look at local business listings or read online reviews. You could also explore the AskARoofer directory to find roofers around you!

Whichever method you choose, the next step after collecting a list of roofers is to ask them some questions. Questions should be about everything from how long they’ve been in business to what their process looks like. One question that we often see go unasked here at AskARoofer is about the supplier they work with. Why does this matter?

Suppliers are crucial to project success. Roofing contractors rely on supplier partners to provide them with quality products, timely deliveries and warranty support. Without the right distributor, projects can face challenges like delays due to missing materials, call backs due to the wrong products being sent or even voided warranties!

We recommend looking for contractors that partner with reliable suppliers like SRS Distribution. As one of the fastest-growing building products wholesale distributors in the U.S., roofers working with SRS have extra support from product experts and territory managers. For you, this is a little extra peace of mind that your project will be properly planned and executed.

At the end of the day, when you’re choosing a contractor, you’re also choosing a supplier. Make sure you are partnering for success on both fronts by picking a contractor who works with a reliable supplier like SRS Distribution.