What You Need to Know About Firing Your Contractor

• Jim Guller
• 4 years ago
• Categories: Roofing
• Tags: residential roofing, Roof Replacement, roofing contractor

The best part of a roofing or siding installation is seeing that everything is as you envisioned it to be. After all, nothing is more satisfying than seeing your home transformed into a more appealing structure. In some cases, however, such projects take a long time to finish. At times, you might even think that there’s no progress whatsoever.

Should you fire your contractor in this situation? It might be tough making this kind of decision, but it is not uncommon for homeowners to do this in the middle of the home improvement project. Aside from doing it with care, you need to have a sensible reason as to why you must dismiss the pros.

When to Fire Your Contractor

There are several reasons to fire your roofing or siding contractor. These include the following:

• Poor quality – If you find the contractor you hired doesn’t have the training, experience or knowledge to deliver high-quality work, it makes sense to dismiss the group. Reputable contractors will stand by their work and are committed to correct any mistakes they may have done at no cost to you.
• Unprofessional behavior – The pros working on your roof or siding should conduct themselves to the highest standards in every interaction you have with them. It’s time to fire your contractor if some of the crew members are misbehaving or acting hostile toward you or your family.
• Lack of communication – Not being able to reach your contractors for concerns or issues regarding your project is a red flag. If they are beginning to become hard to work with, it is time to fire them.

Making the Decision

Now that you’ve made up your mind about dismissing your contractors, what should you do? First, make sure you inform them about it with respect. If they aren’t honoring their side of the contract, prepare related documents like the contract so you can use them to back up your words. Never make personal remarks; focus on the work when stating your reasons. Check if there are any refunds owed to you before letting them go.

Renovation Team is the leading contractor for your roofing and siding needs. As a home improvement contractor, we are passionate about helping you enhance your investment, drawing on over a decade of experience to turn dream homes into reality. Call (636) 939-1061, or fill out our contact form to request a free, no-obligation quote. We serve homeowners in St. Louis, St. Charles and Creve Coeur, MO.