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How to check a roofer before you hire

The best roofing contractor near you is one that can prove five things: a valid license where your state requires one, current liability and workers’ comp insurance, a written scope and warranty, a permit for the job, and a track record you can check. Ask for each before you sign, and verify it yourself. Sending you a contractor is not a background check.

1. Look up the license with your state

Licensing rules differ by state. California requires a C-39 roofing license from the Contractors State License Board. Florida’s Construction Industry Licensing Board certifies or registers roofing contractors. Texas has no state roofing license, so ask your city what it requires. To find who licenses roofers where you live, open your state’s page, such as roofers in California, roofers in Florida or roofers in Texas, or pick your state above. Then search the contractor’s name or license number on the board’s site and confirm the license is active.

2. Get proof of liability and workers’ comp insurance

Ask for a certificate of insurance that shows general liability and workers’ compensation, then call the insurer listed to confirm both policies are current. Liability covers damage to your home during the job. Workers’ comp covers the crew if someone is hurt. Some states make it mandatory: California requires every active C-39 roofing contractor to carry workers’ comp even if they have no employees.

3. Ask about manufacturer certification

Major shingle manufacturers train and certify installers, and their longest system warranties, including coverage for installation errors, are usually available only through certified contractors. Certification is not a license, but it shows the crew has been trained on the product it is installing. Ask which certification the roofer holds and confirm it on the manufacturer’s website.

4. Get the scope and warranty in writing

A trustworthy roofer puts everything in writing: the work, the exact products, the price, the payment schedule, start and finish dates, and the workmanship warranty. The Federal Trade Commission advises getting written estimates from several contractors and never paying the full price up front. Some states cap deposits. In California, a home improvement down payment cannot exceed $1,000 or 10% of the contract price, whichever is less.

5. Make sure the roofer pulls the permit

Many cities and counties require a permit for a roof replacement, and the contractor doing the work should pull it. The FTC lists a contractor who asks you to get the permits as a warning sign of a home improvement scam. A permit means a building inspector looks at the work, and it leaves a paper trail for when you sell the house or file an insurance claim.

Red flags

• A knock on the door after a storm from a crew that is “in the area” and wants a signature today.
• A demand for full payment up front, or cash only.
• An offer to waive or pay your insurance deductible. In Texas that offer is illegal.
• No license number, no insurance certificate, or no written estimate.
• “Leftover materials” from another job at a special price.
• Pressure to borrow from a lender the contractor picks.

If you do sign at home, the FTC’s Cooling-Off Rule generally gives you until midnight of the third business day to cancel. For a fuller checklist, read how to spot a bad roofer and how to choose a roofer.

What roofing work costs

Most roof repairs cost $400 to $1,800, about $1,100 on average, and a full asphalt shingle replacement usually runs $5,800 to $19,800, about $9,500 on average. Metal and tile cost more up front but last longer, and flat roofs are priced by membrane type. Your price depends on roof size and pitch, the material, how many old layers come off, and local labor rates.

Prices reviewed October 2026. The repair and asphalt ranges are national typical figures for an average single-family home. The metal, tile and flat roof ranges are for the roof area shown, installed, before the old roof is torn off, which usually adds about $1 to $3 per sq ft (up to about $5 on flat roofs). All are based on published 2026 industry cost data and typical contractor pricing. Local quotes will differ.

For costs by material, roof size and state, see the roof replacement cost guide, or put your own numbers into the roof cost calculator.

Roofing services we match homeowners with

We match homeowners with local roofing companies for eight kinds of work:

• Roof replacement: a full tear-off and new roof when the old one is worn out or failing.
• Roof repair: leaks, missing or cracked shingles, failed flashing and small areas of damage.
• Roof restoration: cleaning, repairs and a protective coating to extend the life of a sound roof.
• Metal roofing: standing seam and metal panel roofs, new or replacing shingles.
• Roof inspection: a condition check before you buy, sell, repair or file a claim.
• Storm damage repair: hail and wind damage, with photos and documentation for your insurer.
• Emergency roof repair: tarping and fast fixes when water is coming in now.
• Roof financing: contractors who offer payment plans so you can spread the cost.

Own or manage a business property? See commercial roofers near you for flat and low-slope roofs on offices, warehouses, retail and multifamily buildings, including commercial roof repair.