Are Roof Warranties Valid in La Mesa?
Well, that depends. Something to remember: a manufacturer’s roof warranty is not an insurance policy. Most roof warranties cover a certain portion, usually on a pro rata basis, of the cost of replacement of the actual material which has failed, and that has actually caused a leak. If a manufacturer determines that the leak is not due to a material failure, the leak repair will not be covered under the warranty. For example, if, after a roof is installed by a La Mesa Roofer, a new a/c system is installed, or other types of repair work have been performed causing new penetrations to the roof, it is not the responsibility of the manufacturer, but in fact is the responsibility of the a/c installer. If, on the other hand, a shingle should crack, or delaminate, or lose granules prematurely, causing a leak, such leak repair would be covered, in most cases.
What is the extent of coverage?
Normally, coverage is limited to the supply of the failed material, again, on a pro rata basis. Pro rata simply means that a certain amount is deducted from the actual cost of the material, to cover the amount of life that has already been gleaned from the product. It’s kind of like buying a tire. If the tire is warranted for 50,000 miles, but you only get 30,000 miles, you normally won’t get the dollar amount of a new tire, but rather the amount due after the 30,000 miles of use you have already gotten is deducted. Additionally, roofing warranties will not cover interior damages due to leaks, etc.
Probably, if your contractor is legitimate, and offers his warranty, his will be the best. He will already have knowledge of your job, and the way your materials were installed. He will be able to determine, with certainty, the cause of developing problems, and offer the best solution, whether it be his workmanship, or, indeed a material failure.
We at Raneri and Long offer the best workmanship warranties in the industry. Where most State Law requires a 4 year labor warranty, we at Raneri and Long extend that mandated warranty to 10 years, in most cases.
Bottom line, the answer to the question of whether or not a warranty is valid, is yes. The truth of the matter, though, once again is to remember, A WARRANTY IN NOT AN INSURANCE POLICY. Not every issue, every time, will be covered. Our simple advice; read and understand your warranty, before you are in the position of having to rely on it. Doing so, could save you a lot of time and possible disappointment.
David Hancock
President
Raneri and Long Roofing and Solar
