WHAT’S THE BEST WAY TO CHOOSE A CONTRACTOR, AND SHOULD I TAKE THE LOWEST BID?

Ask for job references in your area that you can call, check the CSLB (CA State License Board, www.cslb.CA.gov), and you can also check with a local supplier like South Coast Shingle/A-1 Building Materials, www.southcoastshingle.com. It’s a good idea to get three comparable bids, and DO NOT TAKE THE LOWEST BID, unless the three are close in price. Make sure the contractor is licensed, properly insured, has been in business for a few years, and has a good reputation. DO YOUR HOMEWORK!