HOMEOWNER OR CONTRACTOR: WHO PICKS THE ROOF COLOR?
Given that I’m not a roofing expert, how much should I trust my roofer to advise me on the color for my roof?
When looking for the appropriate roofing contractor for your project, you should select one that you can trust and with whom you feel most at ease. Shouldn’t your roofer (and their team) treat you, your choices, and your home with respect? Does this imply you should rely on your roofing company to choose the final product style and color?
Traditionally, it appears to be that roofing is a market where the contractor plays a larger part in determining the shingle color and style for its customers than in other types of remodeling.
Is your tile installer responsible for choosing the style and color of the tiles on your project? Is it your painter who determines the color of the paint you use? So, while a roofing contractor is a specialist in the field, picking a roof color is always a personal decision.
If your contractor is a professional, he or she likely has experience with many popular colors and may be inclined to offer you “safe” color options. Because everyone else is choosing a specific hue doesn’t imply that it’s appropriate for your home or personality. You must have confidence in your selection and tell your contractor if you want something unique. After all it is your roof!
Here are some tips on what you can do to help yourself in this color choice:
Find inspiration for house and roof color combinations by driving or walking around your neighborhood.
The key is that while your contractor will play a crucial role in your new roof project, you’ll have the last word on all decisions. Preparing ahead of time to identify (and possibly eliminate) possibilities before meeting with your contractor will save time and help you have a better interaction. Remember, as the consumer, it’s YOUR turn to get what YOU want.