Hiring a Licensed Roofer in Southwest Florida
After big storms, demand for roofers jumps and so do scams. A few checks protect you.
Request a rooferCheck the license
Florida licenses roofing contractors through the Construction Industry Licensing Board. Look up the license on the DBPR website.
Insurance
Ask for proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation.
Permits
The roofer should pull the permit and schedule inspections.
Written contract
Get the scope, materials, price, schedule and warranty in writing.
Deposits
Be cautious about large up-front payments.
Door-to-door crews
Be wary of contractors who show up after a storm and pressure you to sign.
Insurance claims
Read anything you sign carefully, especially documents involving your insurance claim.
References
Ask for recent local jobs.
Next
See roof replacement.
Questions to ask
How long has the company worked in Lee County? Who will be on site each day? How will they protect the pool cage, landscaping and lanai? What happens if they find rotten decking once the old roof is off? Clear answers are a good sign.
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Request a roofer
Repairs, replacements and storm damage. Tell us what's going on with your roof and we'll pass it straight to a licensed roofer, who will call you to look at the job and give you a quote.
- Shingle, tile, metal and flat roofs
- Cape Coral, Pine Island, Sanibel and Charlotte County
- Get a quote before any work starts
Roof trouble in Cape Coral?
Send a request and a roofer will get in touch. Requests answered 7 days a week.
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