Question about Roofing Quote

[Nir]

Hi Everyone,

I got a quote from a reputable company to install a new roof. The work has been delayed by a couple weeks now and I noticed there is NO completion date mentioned on the quote. Was this a basic mistake of mine not to check they included a completion date on the quote?
(if YES, then how do you explain a reputable company not including a completion date without me asking?)

I provided them a cheque they did not deposit yet - they said they will only deposit when they start the work.

Should I look for another company, cancel the cheque asap and inform the roofing company I cancelled the cheque, and that I will provide a new cheque ONLY IF they provide a reasonable completion date within say 2 days, otherwise deal is cancelled? Can I legally do that?
I guess it`s only fair to expect that from them, not sure though. Is a roofer`s life so hectic that asking for a completion date is not acceptable?

Normally, I wouldn`t worry about the above so much. The only problem is that due to the condition of the roof, working on the roof before winter is critical(!)

THANKS,
Neil

 

[markbrad]

Not sure about Ontario, but in Alberta you sometimes have to wait weeks or months! Don`t know if most require a deposit just to book the space. I am from a small town, so it is usually just your word, and theirs. They say they will be there next week, and you have to phone for a few weeks just to get them. Sometimes the guys that are small and advertise as handymen, can get the job done just as quick, or quicker, and do as good a job or better. My experience with roofers is they make their money on how fast they do the job, not necessarily how good. Hence I just do my own, it`s not that hard.

Mark

 

[housedoc]

Is the quote a signed contract?
How much of a deposit is the cheque?
Make some calls. You may find your options are limited....or not.

December can have some warm days.

 

[Nir]

OK thanks housedoc and Mark.