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Questions to Ask a Roofing Contractor
The best roofers welcome tough questions. Use this vetting checklist during every estimate — the answers tell you as much as the price does.
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Credentials & Insurance
- • Are you licensed in this state? What's your license number?
- • Can I see your certificate of general liability and workers' comp?
- • Which manufacturers have certified you as an installer?
- • Do you carry a bond? For how much?
- • How long have you been operating under this business name?
Scope, Warranty & Workmanship
- • Will the same crew be on my roof start to finish?
- • What's your workmanship warranty — in writing?
- • Do you register the manufacturer warranty for me?
- • How do you protect landscaping, gutters, and AC units?
- • What happens if you find rotten decking?
Contract & Payment Red Flags
Legitimate roofers won't demand full payment up front, ask for cash, or pressure you to sign at the door. A typical schedule is a small deposit (10–30%) with the balance due on completion after your walkthrough.
- • Get everything in writing — verbal promises don't survive a warranty claim
- • Confirm the estimate lists brand, color, and product line — not just 'shingles'
- • Ask for at least 3 local references from jobs completed in the last 12 months
- • Never sign a contract that assigns your insurance benefits to the contractor
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