Choosing A Professional Roofer

Choosing a roofing company can be a daunting decision. While contemplating your options there are some simple guidelines that can help you through the process.

1. FULLY INSURED - Any contractor you hire should be fully insured; this is a protection for you! Donahue Roofing Co. is fully insured with Workman’s Compensation, General Liability, and Automotive insurance. Every customer is provided a copy of our current certificate of insurance.
2. LICENSED - Contractors should carry a license in the state they are working in; every state has specific building codes that contractors need to be adhered to. Donahue Roofing Co. is licensed in both Wisconsin and Minnesota.
   
   • MN Remodeling Contractor: #CR781502
3. CREDENTIALS - Lots of people claim to be “roofers” but are they really? Donahue Roofing Co. is certified as a Select Shingle Master by CertainTeed. There are requirements for our company to maintain our certification:
   
   • Passing a written knowledge test on both the products and the installation manual.
   • Keep our insurances and licenses up to date.
   • Uphold the “Code of Ethics and Professional Practices” of a professional roofer.
   • Operate our business in a fiscally responsible manner.
   
   Our Team’s Credentials:
   
   • Joseph Donahue, Owner of Donahue Roofing Co., is certified as a Shingle Quality Specialist and certified as a Master Shingle Applicator Wizard by CertainTeed.
   • Keely Donahue, Manager, is certified as a Shingle Quality Specialist and a Master Shingle Applicator.
   • The members of our installation crews are certified Master Shingle Applicators.
4. WORKMANSHIP - Is the company you are hiring willing to stand behind their workmanship? Donahue Roofing Company has the saying, “Once we put a roof on your house you become “our customer”. Whether it is 1 month or 10 years after we install your roof, if there is a problem, we will strive to take care of it. We are a local company and will be here if the need arises.
5. PRODUCT WARRANTY - As a Select Shingle Master for CertainTeed we are able to provide you with the industry’s best warranty available. The roofing system we install will come with a manufacturer 50-year, non-prorated, full coverage warranty that is transferable to a new owner for the first 12 years. Donahue Roofing Company is able to offer a similar warranty for other roofing products; ask for additional information.
6. CUSTOMER REFERENCES - Donahue Roofing Company has been around for 40+ years and we have the customers to prove it! Word of mouth is the most valuable kind of advertisement any company can have. A reference list of local customers is provided to everyone during their first consultation appointment.