Yes, there is a quick and easy way to find a qualified Boston roofing contractor for your residential or commercial roof replacement or repair. Avoid the hype and concentrate on a few basic pieces of information. Your prospective roofing contractor should have been in business in the Boston area for a minimum of 5 years, be properly licensed and insured, and employ a crew of experienced installers. He should be a professional roofer, not a jack-of-all-trades, with a solid list of references for you to interview. If your initial interview with a prospective roofing contractor reveals anything lacking in these points, move on. If the contractor adequately answers those questions, invite him to assess your situation. A qualified and ethical local contractor will give you an honest assessment of your roof, options for repair or replacement, and expected outcomes. Remember that the snow and ice of cold Massachusetts winters often cause repeated moisture issues with aging roofs, possibly resulting in expensive mold and structural damage. A good contractor will be able to educate you as to when a roofing replacement is actually less expensive in the long run than a repair.