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Here's something most roofing companies won't tell you. Their warranty probably isn't as strong as you think.
You spend thousands of dollars on a new roof. You expect it to last. But when something goes wrong five or ten years down the road? Many homeowners find out their warranty doesn't cover what they thought it would.
At Best Roofing Now, we do things differently. We stand behind our work for life. And today, I'm going to explain exactly what that means for you as a Charlotte or Lake Norman homeowner.
Let's talk about what most roofing companies offer. The typical warranty in our industry covers materials only. That means if a shingle fails, the manufacturer might replace it. But here's the catch. They won't pay for the labor to install it.
Labor is often the most expensive part of a roof repair.
Most workmanship warranties last just one to five years. Some contractors offer ten years if you're lucky. After that? You're on your own. If a leak develops because of how the roof was installed, you pay out of pocket.
Think about that for a second. You hire a company to protect your home. They promise quality work. But they only guarantee it for a few years. Does that sound like confidence in their work?
The National Roofing Contractors Association notes that proper installation is just as important as quality materials. A great shingle installed wrong will fail. A good shingle installed right will protect your home for decades.
So why do most companies only offer short warranties? Because they're not confident their work will hold up.
Here's where Best Roofing Now stands apart from the crowd.
When we install your roof, we guarantee our workmanship for life. Not five years. Not ten years. For as long as you own your home.
Our lifetime warranty covers:
This is on top of the manufacturer's warranty on your materials. So you get double protection. The shingle maker backs their product. We back how we put it on your home.
If a leak develops because of our installation, we fix it. No charge. No questions asked. No fine print that gets you out of coverage.
We've seen too many Charlotte homeowners get burned by contractors who vanished after a few years. Or companies that point fingers at the manufacturer when problems arise. That's not how we operate.
You might be wondering how we can offer such a strong warranty. The answer is simple. We invest in doing the job right the first time.
We use premium materials from trusted manufacturers like GAF. Our crews receive ongoing training. We follow manufacturer specifications to the letter. And we don't cut corners to save a few bucks.
Here's a truth about lifetime warranties. Companies that offer them are betting on their own quality. When you do excellent work, warranty claims are rare. When you do sloppy work, claims pile up and put you out of business.
We're still here serving Charlotte, Huntersville, Cornelius, and the entire Lake Norman area. That's because our warranty costs us very little. Our roofs simply don't fail.
As the Building Performance Institute often emphasizes, a roof system is only as good as its weakest link. We make sure there are no weak links in our installations.
Let me paint a picture for you.
It's February in Charlotte. We just had an ice storm. You know the kind. The freezing rain that coats everything and brings down tree branches. You wake up to water dripping from your ceiling.
With most roofing companies, here's what happens next. You call them in a panic. They tell you the warranty expired two years ago. They can come out and fix it. For $800.
With Best Roofing Now, here's what happens. You call us. We send someone out. We fix the problem. You pay nothing.
That's peace of mind. It's knowing that the biggest investment you've made in your home's protection actually protects you.
I started this company because I was tired of seeing homeowners get taken advantage of. A roof is supposed to be one less thing you worry about. Our lifetime warranty makes that possible.
A strong warranty does more than just cover repairs. It changes your entire relationship with your roofing company.
You become a customer for life, not just a transaction.
When you know you can call us anytime, you're more likely to reach out before small problems become big ones. That little issue with your flashing? Let's fix it now before it causes water damage.
You can actually relax during storm season.
Lake Norman gets serious weather. Summer thunderstorms roll through fast and hard. Winter ice storms test every roof in the area. When you have lifetime warranty coverage, bad weather doesn't keep you up at night.
Your home's value increases.
When it comes time to sell, a transferable warranty is a major selling point. Buyers love knowing the roof is covered. It sets your home apart in the competitive Charlotte real estate market.
Let me break down some common warranty gaps that catch homeowners off guard.
Labor exclusions. Most manufacturer warranties specifically exclude labor costs. A shingle might be defective. They'll replace it. But you pay a crew to tear off the old one and install the new one.
Pro-rated coverage. Many warranties reduce in value over time. Year one, you get 100% coverage. Year fifteen? Maybe 25%. The older your roof gets, the less help you receive.
Strict maintenance requirements. Miss one annual inspection? Some warranties become void. Forget to clean your gutters? Coverage denied.
Weather exclusions. High winds? Hail? Falling debris? Some warranties won't cover damage from "acts of God." In North Carolina, that excludes a lot of common problems.
Our lifetime workmanship warranty doesn't play these games. If our installation caused or contributed to your problem, we fix it. Period.
I know what you're thinking. "A company that offers a lifetime warranty must charge more."
Here's the truth. Our prices are competitive with other quality contractors in the Charlotte area. We're not the cheapest. But we're not trying to be.
The cheapest roof is never the best value. A roof that costs $2,000 less upfront but needs $5,000 in repairs over ten years is a bad deal. A roof that costs a bit more but never needs a repair? That's the smart investment.
Think about total cost of ownership. A roof with a five-year warranty will likely need out-of-pocket repairs eventually. A roof with a lifetime warranty won't.
When you factor in the repairs you won't pay for, our roofs often cost less over time. And you get something priceless. Peace of mind.
We're not some out-of-town company that shows up after storms and disappears. We live here. We work here. Our families are here.
When we warranty a roof in Davidson or Matthews, we know we'll be around to honor it. Our reputation depends on keeping our promises.
We understand local weather patterns. The humidity that encourages algae growth. The summer storms that test every seal. The occasional ice storm that pushes roofs to their limits. We install roofs specifically designed to handle what Charlotte throws at them.
And because we're local, we respond fast when you need us. Our lifetime warranty isn't just words on paper. It's backed by a team that's a short drive away.
Let me walk you through our warranty process.
Step one: You notice an issue. Maybe it's a small leak. Maybe shingles look off. You call us.
Step two: We schedule an inspection quickly. Usually within a day or two. For emergencies, we come same-day.
Step three: We inspect the problem thoroughly. We identify what went wrong and why.
Step four: If it's related to our workmanship, we fix it. No charge. No hassle. No debate.
Step five: We make sure you're completely satisfied before we leave.
That's it. No bureaucracy. No claim forms. No waiting weeks for approval. Just a local company taking care of its customers.
Here's what I want you to take away from this.
A warranty is only as good as the company behind it. Fancy words on paper mean nothing if the contractor won't answer the phone in five years.
At Best Roofing Now, our lifetime warranty reflects our confidence in our work. We install roofs the right way. We use quality materials. We train our crews properly. And we stand behind every job.
When you choose us, you're not just buying a roof. You're buying decades of protection. You're buying peace of mind. And you're building a relationship with a company that will be here whenever you need us.
Ready to see what a true lifetime warranty looks like? Contact our team for a free inspection. Let us show you why Charlotte and Lake Norman homeowners trust Best Roofing Now to protect their biggest investment.
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