{"id":5348,"date":"2025-09-23T17:08:11","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T17:08:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wonderlinroofing.com\/?p=5348"},"modified":"2026-02-26T02:39:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T02:39:20","slug":"questions-to-ask-before-you-hire-a-roofer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wonderlinroofing.com\/blog\/questions-to-ask-before-you-hire-a-roofer\/","title":{"rendered":"Questions to Ask Before You Hire a Roofer"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5348\" class=\"elementor elementor-5348\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c0b365 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6c0b365\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6161687 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6161687\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Your Roof Deserves the Right Hands<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37b674c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"37b674c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hiring a roofer isn\u2019t something most homeowners do often\u2014but it\u2019s one of the most important decisions you\u2019ll ever make for your home. A roof protects everything beneath it: your family, belongings, and the investment you\u2019ve worked so hard for.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But how do you know who to trust with so many \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wonderlinroofing.com\/roofing-services-castro-valley-ca\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #00703c;\">roofing services near me<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d showing up online? The wrong choice can leave you with poor workmanship, surprise costs, or even legal trouble if the contractor isn\u2019t adequately insured.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At <strong><span style=\"color: #00703c;\">Wonderlin Roofing Systems<\/span><\/strong>, we\u2019ve seen it all in our 30+ years serving Castro Valley homeowners. We believe roofing should be stress-free, so we\u2019re sharing the most important questions you should ask before hiring any roofer.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These questions will help you feel confident, protect your home, and avoid costly mistakes.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21d6664 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"21d6664\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40151a4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"40151a4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c93e7f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c93e7f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Are You Licensed, Bonded, and Insured?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72fb93f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"72fb93f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first question you should always ask is whether the roofer is licensed, bonded, and insured. In California, contractors must be certified by the Contractors&#8217; State License Board (CSLB).<\/span><\/p><p><b>Why this matters:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Licensing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shows the contractor has met state requirements and passed exams.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bonding<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> gives you financial protection if the roofer doesn\u2019t complete the work.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Insurance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014both liability and workers\u2019 comp\u2014protects you from being held responsible if someone gets hurt on your property.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A trustworthy roofer won\u2019t hesitate to show proof. If a contractor can\u2019t provide documentation, that\u2019s a red flag.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da6954c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"da6954c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"> How Long Have You Been in Business?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc5dfcc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cc5dfcc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience is one of the strongest indicators of reliability. Roofing isn\u2019t just about roof and nails\u2014it\u2019s about knowing how different materials perform in your local climate, spotting hidden damage, and solving problems that only appear once the old roof is removed.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Questions to ask:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long have you served this community?<\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can you share <\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #00703c;\"><a style=\"color: #00703c;\" href=\"https:\/\/wonderlinroofing.com\/gallery\/\">recent projects<\/a><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> similar to mine?<\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have repeat customers?<\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wonderlin Roofing has served<\/span><span style=\"color: #00703c;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #00703c;\" href=\"https:\/\/wonderlinroofing.com\/hayward-roofing-services\/\"> Castro Valley and Hayward<\/a><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for over 30 years, and we\u2019ve roofed homes on nearly every street in our community. That kind of track record is worth its weight in peace of mind.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e8b3a9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3e8b3a9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6839ca2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6839ca2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"410\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/wonderlinroofing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Hub-Page-Infographic-Sept-2025-9-410x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5351\" alt=\"Licensed, Bonded, and Insured\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wonderlinroofing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Hub-Page-Infographic-Sept-2025-9-410x1024.png 410w, https:\/\/wonderlinroofing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Hub-Page-Infographic-Sept-2025-9-120x300.png 120w, https:\/\/wonderlinroofing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Hub-Page-Infographic-Sept-2025-9-768x1920.png 768w, https:\/\/wonderlinroofing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Hub-Page-Infographic-Sept-2025-9.png 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 410px) 100vw, 410px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b162011 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b162011\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b75656 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2b75656\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What\u2019s Included in My Estimate?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d745f38 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d745f38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good roofer provides more than a number on a piece of paper. Your estimate should be detailed and itemized, so you know exactly what you\u2019re paying for.<\/span><\/p><p><b>What a precise estimate should include:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tear-off and disposal of the old roofing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type of underlayment, flashing, and ventilation systems<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Details on gutters or solar integration (if applicable)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean-up and site protection<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Warranty coverage<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Clear terms for hidden damage repairs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014Dry rot and other structural issues are often hidden until the roof is removed. We don\u2019t guess or inflate. Our contract spells out a fair hourly labor rate and materials costs for uncovered repairs. Be cautious of vague estimates\u2014if it\u2019s not in writing, you could be at the roofer\u2019s mercy when it matters most.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Pro Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ask for a written estimate\u2014not just a verbal one. If a roofer pressures you to sign a contract quickly or won\u2019t explain what\u2019s included, walk away.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a66646 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0a66646\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Who Will Be On-Site During the Project?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-edca2c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"edca2c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you hire a roofer, you\u2019re not just hiring the person who gave you the estimate\u2014you\u2019re hiring their crew. Knowing who will work on your home and who\u2019s responsible for overseeing the job is essential.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Questions to ask:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Will the company owner or a dedicated project manager supervise?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How experienced is the crew?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How will I be updated if issues arise?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your home deserves a team that treats it with care. That means showing up on time, respecting your property, keeping the site clean, and ensuring the work is done correctly.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-996388f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"996388f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Warranties Do You Offer?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5159f24 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5159f24\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roofing isn\u2019t just about the installation day\u2014it\u2019s about protecting your home for decades. That\u2019s why warranties are so important.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two main types:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Manufacturer warranties<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Cover defects in roofing materials.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Workmanship warranties<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Cover the installation and labor.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>What to ask:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long does each warranty last?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What exactly does it cover\u2014and what\u2019s excluded?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who do I contact if I need service under warranty?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A reputable roofer will stand behind both their materials and their workmanship. If they don\u2019t offer a warranty, that\u2019s a sign they may not be confident in their work.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-889cd08 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"889cd08\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Hire a Roofer with Confidence<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dcc1f40 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dcc1f40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your roof is too important to gamble on. By asking the right questions\u2014about licensing, experience, estimates, crews, and warranties\u2014you can separate trustworthy professionals from those who cut corners.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Wonderlin Roofing, our promise is simple: <\/span><b>\u201cTrust Built on Generations. Roofing Made Stress-Free.\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> For over three decades, we\u2019ve protected Castro Valley homes with honest advice, skilled craftsmanship, and a commitment to doing right by our neighbors.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-997f08b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"997f08b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4c12c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b4c12c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4f2a5b elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"f4f2a5b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2560\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2560\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Why shouldn\u2019t I just choose the cheapest roofer? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2560\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4d2914 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e4d2914\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b551f54 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b551f54\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Because cheap bids often mean cheap materials, unskilled labor, or missing insurance, your roof is an investment\u2014choosing quality now prevents expensivee repairs later.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2561\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2561\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How do I find reliable roofing services near me? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2561\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a9f8ca e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1a9f8ca\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c39d9c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c39d9c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Start by searching locally for licensed contractors with long histories in your community. 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