How to Choose a Roofing Contractor (and the Red Flags to Avoid)

How to Choose a Roofing Contractor (and the Red Flags to Avoid)

Texas doesn't require a state license to be a roofer. That means the burden of picking a good one falls on you — and after every big storm, the difference between a real roofing company and a truck with a magnetic sign becomes very expensive for somebody.

What to insist on

A real local address you can drive to — not a P.O. box. Proof of general liability and workers' comp insurance; if a crew member gets hurt on your property and the roofer isn't insured, that can become your problem. A written workmanship warranty separate from the manufacturer's material warranty. Local references and reviews with history, not a page that appeared last month. And a detailed written scope: tear-off, decking, underlayment, flashing, ventilation, cleanup — not a one-line “roof replacement” quote.

Red flags to walk away from

Anyone offering to waive or “handle” your insurance deductible — that's illegal in Texas and tells you how they operate. Pressure to sign today. A bid dramatically lower than everyone else's; the money comes out of materials or labor you can't see. Out-of-state plates and a promise they'll “be around” for warranty work.

We're headquartered in College Station, our owners live here, and our warranty means something because we'll still be here in ten years. That's the standard you should hold anyone to — including us.

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