Should I use one contractor for the roof, the fence and the inside?
Often, yes. A storm that damages your roof can also damage your gutters, fence and the inside of your home, and using one contractor can make the repairs and the insurance claim easier to manage. Some work, such as electrical and plumbing, needs to be done by a licensed trade.
One storm, one claim
Hail and wind can damage a roof, gutters, fence and siding in the same storm, and that damage is usually part of one insurance claim.
Having one contractor look at all of it on the same visit makes it easier to keep track of what was damaged.
When you need a licensed trade
Electrical, gas and most plumbing work need to be done by licensed professionals. Many general contractors work with licensed subcontractors for this work.
If a storm has damaged part of the structure of your home, an engineer may need to look at it first.
Questions to ask
Ask who will do the work and whether any of it will be handled by subcontractors.
Ask for separate prices for each part of the project, such as the roof, the fence and the interior, so you can see what each part costs.
Related questions
Is it cheaper to use one contractor?
Not always, but it can save time and make the project easier to coordinate.
What if I only want the roof done?
That is fine. You can choose which repairs to move forward with.
How do I know a contractor can handle all of it?
Ask to see photos of completed projects similar to yours.
