How to choose a roofer
Call now if you're unsure which roofer in your state to trust with your roof problem.
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If you signed a roofing deal at home, your right to cancel ends after three business days. Call now and go over your roof problem and that contract with us for free.
Check the license
Get the license number from the quote and match it to the state's own record. California roofers need a C-39 license from the CSLB. Washington roofers register with L&I, whose record also shows bond lawsuits. Illinois licenses roofers through IDFPR.
The FTC says to consider only contractors who are licensed and insured, and to ask for proof of insurance.
On August 15, 2025, Public Act 104-0427 kept the Illinois roofing license law in force until January 1, 2031. Roofers there still need a state roofing license.Get the quote in writing
A written estimate lists the work, the materials, the finish date and the price, per the FTC. The FTC also says not to pick the lowest bid on price alone.
Compare two quotes line by line. The estimate reader flags what a quote leaves out.
What the contract must say
The contract lists the scope of work, the cost of labor and materials, and your right to cancel. If you sign at home, the FTC says you can cancel within three business days.
Since January 1, 2026, a California roofing contract must list the roofer's email address. You can also cancel it by email. Colorado goes further. Section 6-22-103 requires a cancel clause in home roofing contracts. You can cancel and get “a full refund of any deposit within seventy-two hours after entering the contract”.Storm chasers and scams
After a storm, the FTC warns about crews who say no license is needed. Others offer a discount only if you sign right away, or ask for your insurance check.
Turn away anyone who wants payment by wire, gift card, payment app, crypto or cash.
Questions people ask
How do I pick a roofer?
Call us, and get the quote in writing and the license number before you sign. A city page has license numbers to start with.
What is the best way to find a reputable roofer?
Start with the state license list and ask neighbors who used them. A roofer with years of renewals is a safer bet than a new truck in town.
What questions should I ask a roofer?
Ask for the license number, proof of insurance, a written quote, the warranty and who pulls the permit.
Which roofers should I avoid?
Anyone who wants full payment first, cash only, or your insurance check. Those are FTC scam signs.
Call now, get a roofer on it
A bad roofer can cost you more than the storm did. Call us before you sign anything.
After the call, you know what your roof needs before any roofer hands you a quote.