Helping Your Client Prepare to Purchase Their New Roof

By Malarkey Roofing Products. 

Offer your customers peace of mind by directing them towards resources that will help them make a wise investment in their roof. 

When helping your clients prepare for a new roof, advising them on the right timing and budget can be a huge part of making them feel secure in their decision. The biggest qualm of replacing a roof for most families can be overall cost. The average prices of new roofs can range between $7,000 to $13,200 for a single-family home. There are however, plenty of ways to cover the cost of a new roof to keep your clients’ homes in stellar shape.  

Consult with a certified contractor 

The homeowner took the right first step by choosing to work with a trusted, certified contractor for their new roof. Many homeowners aren’t prepared for the cost of replacing a roof and it’s important to educate them about potentially unexpected costs. Working with a seasoned roofing professional can help alleviate these concerns for your customers. By educating them on the cost and process, you are reinforcing that  they can trust you with this big expenditure. 

Being a part of Malarkey’s Certified Residential Contractor program is a great way to show homeowners that you are trustworthy.   

Simple ways to save for shingles 

Advise the homeowners on creating a budget for all the expenses that they will incur when undergoing their new home renovation. Sometimes it’s best to go backwards from the quote you have given them. Then remind them to take into account when the renovations on their roof will start in order to get an accurate idea of how much they will need to save each month leading up to the first payment. 

Remind your homeowners to add in a bit of extra cushion to their budget just in case some parts of the roof structure need to be replaced, along with other unexpected mishaps. When making upgrades to a home, the price can sometimes be more than expected, so remind them that it’s always best to have extra funds available to cover those costs.  

Explore available financing options 

Remind your homeowners of potential options that may be accessible when planning for their roof, like personal bank loans for home improvement. This allows homeowners to get a lump sum of cash up front in order to pay for the roof replacement or renovation. There are also benefits to refinancing a mortgage, which could be a viable option. 

Sometimes life comes out of nowhere and an emergency happens leaving a homeowner with a new roof to buy and no resources to lean back on. If they find themselves in this situation, direct them to look into their home insurance policies and see if natural disasters like storms or acts of nature are considered covered perils. Many of these coverage details are outlined in the fine print of each policy. It also helpful to document home or roof inspections every few years, as well as any minor repair work along the way. 

In conclusion, financing a new roof requires some research, planning, and good judgment to ensure the homeowner chooses the best option for your situation. At the end of the day, be sure you have provided them with the resources they need to cover all the options they have when looking at ways to finance a roof replacement. 

Learn more about Malarkey Roofing Products® in their RoofersCoffeeShop® Directory or visit www.malarkeyroofing.com.