Winter in Minnesota may seem like a miserable time to get your roof repaired. But there are actually some cost-saving benefits if you time your project well and use contractors strategically.
Here’s how to save money AND get a high-quality roof by spring.
Schedule in the Off-Season
From late November to early March, roofing companies usually see a drop in demand for their services. Given how cold Minnesota gets, it makes sense. (But you can still replace your roof in winter. Check out our blog next week for how that works.)
To keep their crews busy during these slower months, roofers may offer faster scheduling times and discounts on pricing.
Negotiate for Off-Season Rates
Depending on the condition of your roof, your roofing company may offer discounted materials, free upgrades, or reduced labor rates as part of a winter deal.
Prices can also shift when insurance-related repairs are involved. (You can always book a comprehensive roof damage analysis with us if you think an insurance claim needs to be submitted.)
Polite negotiations are well worth the time and effort. As a result, you might be offered an additional extended warranty or flexible payment plan on your contract. Who doesn’t like getting a little something extra for free?
Get Multiple Bids
Each contractor is going to have slightly different pricing based on their team size and availability during the offseason. Research three to five licensed Minnesota contractors for a good comparison pool. But don’t let the lowest price or deepest discount fool you.
If you’re going to have winter roof repairs done, or replace your roof entirely, verify that your roofer of choice has cold-weather installation expertise and uses manufacturer-compliant techniques. There’s no savings big enough to cover warranty voids or redoing an improper installation.
Why hire Ideal Roofing, Inc. for the job?
We’re known as a trusted residential roofing contractor in Pequot Lakes, Crosslake, Nisswa, Pine River, and the surrounding Central Minnesota communities.
If you want dependable service, clear communication, and results you can trust, then we’re the team for the job. Contact us here to ask about offseason rates and scheduling.