A roofing contractor, roofing electrician, or roofing contractor refers to a tradesman who specializes in roof construction, repairing, or replacing the roofs of commercial buildings. Contractors install, repair, or replace the roofs of commercial buildings, using various materials, such as asphalt, shingles, slate, gypsum, and metal. In the United States, many roofing contractors perform work for home owners as well. They ensure that the roof of a commercial building is strong and resistant to natural disasters such as storms, snow and fire.

Before you hire a roofing contractor, there are certain factors that you must consider, such as what type of roof you want to have installed, its physical address, types of repair and replacement options, costs, warranties, guarantees, and so on. If you want to know how much it will cost to have your roof repaired or replaced, the contractor should be able to provide you with estimates based on the physical address of the building, type of roof, material used, the size of the roof, age, structure, and other such information. The best way to determine the value of a roof is to ask around among friends, relatives, colleagues, neighbors, etc. If someone you know says that his roof needs to be repaired immediately, then it's best to hire him right away as he may be able to give you better estimates than people who may not be as close-knit as you.

You can also hire an experienced roofing contractors but make sure that you check his references before you hire him. You can search for these references in your local phone directory under 'roofing contractor' or you can browse through online directories like Angie's List. Read through the testimonials left by previous customers so that you will know what kind of service the roofing company provides. After you've done this, you should be able to hire the right roofing company that can really make improvements to your roof.