With over a decade of skin in the game, we have seen many different scenarios where homeowners have chosen to hire someone they know to complete contracted work on their home only to later regret the decision and call the experts, like our team at Artisan Quality Roofing, to help.
First, it is important for homeowners to understand the distinctions between a specialist and a general contractor. The primary difference between a specialist and a general contractor lies in the scope of their work and their licensing:
General Contractor: A general contractor is licensed to oversee an entire construction project, managing all aspects from start to finish. They may hold a general engineering contractor license (Class A) or a general building contractor license (Class B). General contractors can handle a wide range of projects and industries, and they often manage large-scale commercial, industrial, or institutional projects. They may subcontract specialty work to specialists if needed.
Specialist (Specialty Contractor): A specialist, or specialty contractor, possesses a specific set of skills in a particular niche and holds a Class C license. They are typically hired for their expertise in a specific area, such as roofing, plumbing, or electrical work, and are often subcontracted.
In summary, general contractors manage the overall project and may perform a variety of tasks or subcontract them, while specialists focus on their area of expertise within the project. So, is your friend a general contractor or a specialist?
SERVICEABILITY: Serviceability is the reason Artisan only goes out 50-60 miles from our home office in Apex, NC. It means the degree to which something is able to be serviced as purposed. The roofing job doesn’t stop after the roof is done. What you have a problem or simple question or need someone to come out and take a quick look at something? What if there’s a bad storm and you need servicing ASAP, same day, next day…..anyone who has to travel a good distance to a job site is not going to be able to service you in a timely manner.
EFFICIENCY: Artisan has an 18-person crew. We can get big jobs done in a fraction of the time. Our operations are well above standard. A roofer with a 4-person crew is going to spend all week on your roof. Organization and Time Efficiency are both super important when dealing with projects that are big and costly, like roof replacements.
LIFETIME WORKMANSHIP: Another roofer isn’t going to warranty the work of someone else. Start how you want to finish. It’s not easy for one roofer to go behind the work of another because they messed something up. Getting it right the first time matters.
So, if you’re going back and forth asking yourself if you should choose friendship over expertise, remember that when it comes to costly investments like your home, it’s nothing personal! Choose our top-rated team for your next project.
