Are you being ripped off by a contractor?

CBC The Fifth Estate 

Episode on Sat. May 28 2011

Roofer Rip-off, Buyer Beware.

Is your roofing contractor legitimate? Or are you going to be ripped off?

That’s the question which was posed on this past Saturdays CBC , The Fifth Estate. What a great show!

We hear the nightmares but are they really true? My answer is absolutely 110%. Horror stories happen every day.

Customers did not receive what they were promised, homes left in a mess, and others being completely ripped off with no where to go.

You as a consumer or a building contractor need to do the right amount of homework ALL the time.

Criteria must haves.

 1. Current WSIB , up to date account. Get a hard copy.

2. Fall Protection certified. Get a copy of the card,

3. Contractors liability Insurance, get a hard copy.

4. WHIMIS and First Aid certified.

5. Current references. Get it in writing and phone or go by and see the projects.

6. A written contract that is signed by both parties and clearly understood.

7. Supplier name and number, call to see how your contractor handles their material supplier business relationship.

8. A friend/associate, that has used their services fairly current, is a great help.

These are just a few good points that can help you make a solid decision in choosing the right roofing contractor.

Darrin Smith

Roofing Contracting Services
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Rising oil prices, how did that happen? Facts the petroleum industry doesn’t want you to know.

Is it Bin Laden, Iraq, Pakistan, Oil spills in Southern US, how about Libya?

The production costs of oil and the demand remains similar or even less than a year ago. How does the price at the pump and the price of asphalt petroleum based, such as roofing materials price continue to increase more than thirty percent in one year. The real price per barrel, the true value, should be around $65 to $70 dollars per barrel.

Where does the more than 100 %( $125 to $130/barrel) mark-up come from.

Point your finger to….The Stock/Future Markets.

Banks, Financial Houses and Major Capital firms are responsible. Massive amount of oil “future stock” are traded on a regular basis. The amount of capital injected daily on “Futures” (shares that don’t exist, but gambling on rising market prices) are purchased solely on speculation, drive prices to what we see today. The futures bought and sold are enough to greatly influence world markets.

Regulators need to step in once again or the world will have another financial meltdown. The US and other countries played the same game on real estate markets and we know how that worked out.

Darrin Smith Roofing Contracting Services 
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Thinking about going environmental friendly!!!

With the drastic increase in the price of gas, people are starting to lean towards products and services that will save them money. RCS would like to introduce some new and exciting products 

 “Inspire Roofing Products”, use advanced material and engineering provide sustainability such as recycled content. This product provides a longer life to your roof, with extreme temperatures in the North this product is extremely durable.

“Enviroshake” is made from 95% recycled material. This product is a one-time cost for life of the product. There will be no additional maintenance costs or re-roofing.

“Roof Roc” is an earth-friendly product that gives the look of real slate or aged cedar shake. This product contains 17% of recycled material, and is free from harmful preservatives.

For more information regarding any of these products please visit there websites

Inspire Roofing www.inspireroofing.com.

Enviroshake http://www.envirshake.com/

Roof Roc www.roofrocltd.com

By Rhonda Hoskins

Roofing Contracting Services
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