It is important that you only hire a contractor that has experience with shingle roofing. This is a very important thing to keep in mind because shingling can be very difficult to get right. If the contractor is unable to keep the shingling straight on your roof, then your entire roof can look off-center. Hiring a contractor with specific shingling experience is one of the best ways to make sure your shingling will be done correctly.

Only hire contractors that are insured to a reasonable level. There are a lot of things that can go wrong when someone is working on your roof. Things fall, things break, and sometimes workers misstep or get hurt. If the contractor is heavily insured, then he or she will be able to handle any financial problems that come up as a result of negligence or accidents. This can help protect you from any liability from accidents that cause property damage or physical injury.

Make sure you get an estimate for the job before you let the contractor get to work. This type of work can get very expensive very quickly if you don't have an estimate to use as a reference. The contractor should be able to provide you with an estimate that lets you know what the job will cost in both time and materials. Most responsible contractors will be able to give you an estimate fairly easily.