How long should leave the roofing contractor's sign in my front yard?

Question

The company did an excellent job at a great price. It's a small, family outfit and I want them to keep getting work. On the other hand, I don't really want a billboard in my front yard for too long. What is proper etiquette here?

Answer 1

i would give it a week. everybody in the neighborhood should have seen the before and after by then

Answer 2

Take it down when they finish. You were happy with their work, you paid them; that is all they are entitled to.

Besides, most towns have ordinances prohibiting advertising signs posted on private property without a sign permit; we allow them for contractors while they are actively working the job, as long as they are not in the public right-of-way. When they are done, they must take their signs with them.

Answer 3

If there's nothing in the contract restricting you, it's your call.

I have not heard of any etiquette regarding contractor's signs, but I think leaving it there for a month would be reasonable.   Leaving it for more than six months would probably be above and beyond the contractor's expectations.  

Answer 4

Obviously this is your call, everyone got what they wanted.  I would let the contractor know the next time he is in the neighborhood to remove the sign and don't show any attitude at all.  You have done him/her a favor and they should pick up on that.  I would give it a week at the most and then remove it yourself.  If he is a good businessman, he will be buy in a few days.  He might of just forgot about it.  

Answer 5

I would say leave it no longer than 2 weeks. Take it down and call them thanking them again for the job, and telling them you have their sign sitting out back. *You don't even need to mention that you took it down, they should get the message when you call and say you saved the sign for them.

Answer 6

oh give the contractor a break leave it for 30 days don't p**s them off you might need them in the future if they have to come back for problems let's say after a big rain and leaks. If that happens I would put the sign back up with an additional message good or bad let them decide what your additional message should be. SAVE THAT SIGN FOR YOUR ADVERTISEMENT!!!!!!

Answer 7

While the job is going on, it's customary for some companies to advertise via a sign in the yard. Once the job is complete, I'd give it 2 - 3 days, then remove it. Call the company and let them know that you have their sign so that they can come and get it for future use.

Answer 8

For a great job and great price a few weeks would be great for a small business, also word of mouth to your family and friends helps a lot too. These small businesses are the true backbone of our country and I give them my business over the big boys any opportunity I can.  

Answer 9

My contracts specify that I have to remove my signs within two weeks of job completion.

Why don't you take the sign back to them, thank them for a great job again.  Those signs do cost money.