Licensing: Exercise Your Due Diligence
How to Qualify a Roofing Company
Most homeowners are focused on insurance and cost when facing a roof replacement project. However, not all roofing companies are reliable contractors. Without due diligence, a homeowner is left in the dark.
Licensing for roofing is confusing because each state and municipality has individual licensing requirements. In addition, roofing crews often travel to where storm damage is. If you see “licensed and insured” on a business card, document, or website, that is still inconclusive. A company can obtain a local business license to operate for $10/year in some areas. For example, in North Carolina, a roofing company may repair or replace a roof up to $30,000 per project value without any license to perform this level of work. This means that no training, certification, or proof of any knowledge was required.
As overwhelming as this process is, it is important for homeowners to do their homework and know that when they see “licensed and insured,” it needs confirming.
Checking out a company’s reputation can be as easy as contacting the local Better Business Bureau (link below.) It is recommended that the homeowner find a licensed contractor in North Carolina as a Licensed General Contractor by searching at the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors (link below.) Check that the job limit of the company’s license exceeds the job cost of their project.
A local license is essential so that your town does not stop work underway and that if a permit is required in your municipality, the contractor has pulled the permit. You also want to make sure your roof complies with building codes and standards.
Roofing contractors should carry at least the state’s requirement for Workers Compensation and a minimum of $1 million in General Liability. The North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act requires that all businesses that employ three or more employees obtain workers’ compensation insurance or qualify as self-insured employers to pay workers’ compensation benefits to their employees.
The roof is the most critical component of your home. You will live under your new roof for many years, so it is vital to make informed decisions regarding roofing replacements.
Licensing for roofing is confusing because each state and municipality has individual licensing requirements. In addition, roofing crews often travel to where storm damage is. If you see “licensed and insured” on a business card, document, or website, that is still inconclusive. A company can obtain a local business license to operate for $10/year in some areas. For example, in North Carolina, a roofing company may repair or replace a roof up to $30,000 per project value without any license to perform this level of work. This means that no training, certification, or proof of any knowledge was required.
As overwhelming as this process is, it is important for homeowners to do their homework and know that when they see “licensed and insured,” it needs confirming.
Checking out a company’s reputation can be as easy as contacting the local Better Business Bureau (link below.) It is recommended that the homeowner find a licensed contractor in North Carolina as a Licensed General Contractor by searching at the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors (link below.) Check that the job limit of the company’s license exceeds the job cost of their project.
A local license is essential so that your town does not stop work underway and that if a permit is required in your municipality, the contractor has pulled the permit. You also want to make sure your roof complies with building codes and standards.
Roofing contractors should carry at least the state’s requirement for Workers Compensation and a minimum of $1 million in General Liability. The North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act requires that all businesses that employ three or more employees obtain workers’ compensation insurance or qualify as self-insured employers to pay workers’ compensation benefits to their employees.
The roof is the most critical component of your home. You will live under your new roof for many years, so it is vital to make informed decisions regarding roofing replacements.
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