What is a Roofing Labor Warranty?
Roofing labor warranties are a great way to have peace of mind after a roofing project is complete. It is a promise that if there is damage due to an error during installation, the roofers will come out and fix it. When it comes to choosing a roofer, look at more than price alone. To determine if you will be taken care of after the installation, consider the warranties offered.
What is a roofing labor warranty?
A roofing labor warranty, or a workmanship warranty, is exactly what the name implies. It provides coverage for the roofing company’s workmanship during installation that lead to damage. A manufacturer’s warranty, on the other hand, covers the materials used for installation and defects. A roofing labor warranty is commonly provided for one-two years, while Royalty provides a 10-year workmanship warranty.
Why is it offered and what’s included?
A roofing labor warranty makes the customer feels more confident that the installation was done correctly. If anything should occur within the timeframe of the warranty, the roofing company used will come out and fix it. The roofing labor warranty will cover any damages that are caused by improper installation. An example of this is if the roof is not fastened down correctly and damage occurs as a result. When this happens, call the company that installed your roof and they will come out to determine whether the damage was cause by an error on their part or if it was another source.
What is not included?
It can differ with each roofing company, but a roofing labor warranty will typically not cover the following:
Acts of God
This includes anything outside the control of humans, such as an earthquake, tornado, or hurricane.
Excessive Foot traffic
If damage arises from people walking on the roof when they shouldn’t, a warranty most likely will not cover it. Structural issues can occur over time because of excessive foot traffic.
Damage from foreign materials including tree branches
Roofing companies do not include damage from foreign materials since it is not related to the roof installation. Damage can happen if nearby trees are not maintained properly.
Inadequate drainage
When taking care of your roof, remember to check the drainage system in place. There are warranties in place like what Royalty has for gutters and gutter guards that would cover the damage separately from a roofing warranty. We include a two-year workmanship warranty on all gutters and gutter guards.
Alterations
A roofing labor warranty does not cover any damage because of another company’s alterations. Call your roofer to determine what they cover in your warranty.
Check if the company offers a roofing labor warranty when deciding between two roofing companies. This is a good way to assure that your roof will be well taken care of if something goes wrong. If you have any questions about Royalty’s 10-year workmanship warranty, give us a call at 800-303-8392.
Posted by Leona Burton