When investing in a new roofing system, a common question is what warranties the roofing company and manufacturer offer. An ideal roofing warranty not only ensures that your investment is protected and gives you peace of mind if a problem arises. It’s critical to find the best warranty available to protect your investment. Here’s how Maverick Roofing can provide quality roofing warranty coverage to Lubbock and surrounding areas.
The Basic of Roofing Warranties
With roofing companies calling their warranties various names, only three main types of warranties are available.
Standard Manufacturers’ Warranty:
This warranty covers the roofing materials that you purchased to be installed. Roofing shingles typically come with a limited lifetime warranty, which means that this warranty is valid as long as you own your home. It is an industry-standard for manufacturers to provide coverage against factory defects. However, if shingles were to fall prematurely due to installation mistakes, this warranty will not cover replacement products.
Contractor Workmanship Warranty:
Workmanship warranties are provided by reputable and skilled roofers who stand behind the quality of their roofing solutions. These warranties protect you against product defects due to improper installation techniques or roofer errors. This type of warranty should typically cover the cost of labor and materials needed to repair all installation defects.
Extended Manufacturer Warranty:
Available at an additional cost, leading manufacturers offer extended warranties when certified roofers install a new roofing system. This is due to their understanding of installation quality and the effect of their product’s longevity. These warranties will cover all roof system components except flashing, wood decking, and fasteners. An extended warranty will also provide workmanship coverage and coverage for any defective materials for up to 50 years.
Critical Components of a Quality Roofing Warranty
Cover Roofing Material Defects:
A quality warranty should cover any manufacturer defects to roofing materials, such as shingles being cracked, warped, or curled edges. These manufacturer warranties typically last a limited lifetime, depending on the manufacturer’s terms and conditions.
Workmanship Warranty:
Any problems that arise from improper installation or worker errors should be provided within your roofing warranty. Typically, these warranties last up to 5 years after installation. It’s essential also to research and vet out your roofing contractors to avoid any installation errors, but it is also great to have this warranty for peace of mind.
Roofing Repair and Replacement Costs:
Within your warranty, it should outline whether it covers all costs of repairs or replacements covered by the warranty. In some cases, warranties might only cover the cost of materials and not the labor required for repairs and vice versa. There’s also a possibility of the warranty only covering all costs of repairs or replacements for a few years, then having prorated coverage afterward.
Ability to Transfer Roofing Warranty:
If you decide to sell your home in the future, the ability to transfer the warranty to the new owner might be a factor to consider. Depending on the manufacturer, the warranty might be transferred to the second owner only and not to other owners after them. The transfer process might involve additional costs, as well as required deadlines, ownership documentation, and proof of purchase.
Tips on Evaluating Roofing Warranties
- Choose a reputable company certified to install roofing systems and backed by experience with quality roofing projects.
- Compare different warranty coverages to decide what best fits your needs.
- Carefully read and review the terms and conditions of your warranty. It is best to check the manufacturer’s requirements for registering your warranty and whether there’s a specific time frame for registering.
- Ask your roofer or manufacturer about the terms and conditions of your warranty that you might need clarification on.
Get a Quality Roofing Warranty With Maverick Roofing
When it comes to roofing solutions, don’t trust just anyone. Choose Maverick Roofing for its commitment to excellent roofing system installations and repairs backed by 50 years of experience. Our team of roofing experts is dedicated to providing custom roofing solutions to the Lubbock community. With our warranties, we provide a 5-year workmanship warranty on residential roofing installations and offer a limited lifetime warranty for our shingles. Call us today to schedule a consultation to achieve a safer home that matches your aesthetic.
