Since 1988, Interstate Roofing, a locally owned and operated family business, has been serving the Portland/Vancouver Metro area by not only providing beautiful roofing and gutter projects to the community, but also employing over 100 excellent individuals with above industry average wages and benefits.
Not only is Interstate well established, but is licensed, bonded, insured, and invests heavily in staff. Many Interstate employees have been with the company for two decades or more.
Year Established | 1988 |
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Business Categories | Roofing in Portland, OR |
This will be answered when you ask if all employees are licensed. The only way to obtain a legitimate tradesman's license is to be a legal or naturalized citizen of the US. The company may employ people in positions that don't require a license, however, so it's wise to inquire.
You'll always want to ask how long the company has been in business in Portland. While this isn't a guarantee that the company will do good work, companies with longevity on their side must be doing something right. That being said, there are newer companies that do great work. If the company is under three years old, ask where the owner was employed before and for how long. If he/she has a long history of employment, it's reasonable to infer that he or she decided to go into business for themselves after so many years of experience.
Though a standard question, it's important to ask. Most contractors will tell you how long they expect the job to take without you asking. If they don't volunteer that information, be sure to ask. It's also helpful to ask if that's a hard finish date, meaning that it's the definite finish date. If it's a soft finish date, it may be extended for any number of reasons.
Always ask for references, and always check them. Keep in mind though that the only references you'll get are people who the contractor is certain will give him a good review. You'd also be well advised to check online review sources in Portland as well, which will give you a broader view of customer satisfaction for a given company.