Nationwide roofing franchises attract many investors, mainly because these franchises have low startup fees.[1] Working with a national franchise is sometimes a good idea, primarily because of their predictability. A Big Mac is a Big Mac, no matter where you go. Usually, however, franchises are name-only franchises. The sign may say Terminix, but inside, it’s an entirely different place. This is why going local for your roofing in Phoenix, AZ, might be a good thing.
At Four Peaks Roofing, we’re a very predictable roofing company and treat all customers the same, whether they need new roofs for an entire housing development or some minor touch-up work on their existing roofs. But that’s only one reason to choose a local company like Four Peaks Roofing instead of a national franchise.
Validate Credentials With A Local Roofing Company in Phoenix, AZ
All reputable companies should quickly inform you about their license, bonds, and insurance. They should also promptly provide references. Companies that hesitate in these areas usually have something to hide.
Local franchises usually don’t have such information on hand. They take two or three days to respond to such a request. In many cases, your roofing project could be finished or nearly finished in that amount of time.
At Four Peaks Roofing, we’re an open book. We immediately provide information about our company so that you can research it in other ways, such as our BBB rating.
Quality Roofing System Workers
National franchises usually employ many contractors who may just be passing through Phoenix. After these individuals do a job or two, the company parted ways with them. Thus, these workers aren’t committed to quality because there’s no long-term accountability.
Local roofers, like Four Peaks Roofing, have long-term relationships with local workers. We know our workers and our workers know us, which ensures better results.
Local Roots
This reason may be the best reason to hire a local roofing company. Frequently, out-of-state investment groups, who can barely find Phoenix on a map, own local franchise offices. These organizations are committed to making money, not committed to our community.
Local roofers are different. We invest in our community because we live, play, and work here. Here at Four Peaks, we don’t do roofing work to make money, or at least not primarily to make money. We do what we do to make Phoenix a better place.
Committed and Consistent Ownership
Some franchise LLCs and other such companies own and operate franchises in several different industries. Furthermore, because the franchise is essentially an investment vehicle, almost like a 401(k), ownership changes frequently.
At Four Peaks Roofing, we don’t have fingers in other pies. We’re fully committed to roofing. Furthermore, we’re a locally owned company, not a line on an out-of-state investor’s spreadsheet.
Local Experience
Roofs in Arkansas require different maintenance and have issues other than those in Arizona. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach. We’ve been in the Phoenix area for more than thirty years. Our professionals anticipate problems unique to this area, like constant harsh sunlight so homeowners can avoid them.
Knowledge of Local Building Codes
Building codes differ from state to state and from city to city. The people working on your roof must know all relevant building codes. If they don’t, another company must redo the project.
Local Testimonials
We mentioned non-local ownership above. If Juan’s investment group owns several Roof Maxx franchises, the glowing reviews on the Phoenix site might be from another location. Local companies always provide local testimonials. Plus, when you see our crews around the area, you can watch them for yourself and see how they operate.
Personalized Roof Maintenance Service
Local roofers not only create partnerships with their workers. They also forge partnerships with their customers. So, if you have a problem, question, or comment, a local representative addresses that issue, not someone in an out-of-state call center. We provide the same level of service for flat roofs, tile roofing, foam roofing, and commercial roofing.
Prompt Emergency Roof Repair Response
Unanticipated emergencies arise, which is why they are called emergencies. At franchise locations, these requests normally go through a bureaucracy. At Four Peaks Roofing, emergency requests go straight to the top.
Narrow the Roofing Services Field With Local Roofing in Phoenix, AZ
If you Google something like “roofer near me,” you’ll get about a zillion results. And, in case you didn’t know, many of these results are paid advertisements. You could easily spend all day researching these companies.
When you decide to go with a local Phoenix roofing contractor, the field dwindles to a handful of names. So, instead of researching companies that aren’t really “near you” and aren’t interested in your business, you can focus on finding the right partner.
We always encourage people to do lots of research, especially if they need a roof replacement or other major work. The best approach is to gather as much information as possible, make a choice, and not look back.
Contact us to start your roof repair or replacement project today.
Sources:
[1] https://franchisingpath.com/roofing-franchise-opportunities/
