Roofing Contractor License, Bonding, and Insurance

When looking for a company to fix or install a roof, it is imperative to choose a company that has a roofing license, bonding, and insurance. Not doing so can leave a person open to shoddy workmanship as well as having to incur extra costs if there is a mistake or an accident. Moreover, many states only allow licensed contractors to perform a roof installation.

Choosing a roofing company that has a roofing license will ensure several things. For starters, it will guarantee that the company is knowledgeable. In the course of its certification, the contractor will have to pass one or more tests. They will have to provide evidence of on the job experience and of training in the areas of safety and roofing construction. A company that only has a general contractor’s license may not be experienced and trained in roofing, so it is important to verify that the company has a roofing license.

Likewise, it is essential to make certain that a roofing contractor is bonded and insured. If a company is not bonded it might not have enough funds to pay for any damage that it could cause due to poor workmanship or to careless work practices. If the company breaks a large picture window or spills tar over a vehicle it needs to have the funds to pay for its mistake. Insurance is important as well. Otherwise, a homeowner could be on the line for thousands of dollars in medical bills if an employee has a serious injury.

Simply checking that the company chosen for a roof installation has a roofing license, bonding, and insurance is one of the easiest ways to prevent many potential problems, large and small. It will almost certainly cause less worries, and will take care of most legal issues. Working with a reputable company, will ensure a great new roof without any unexpected surprises.