Before you sign with any roofer, ask these 15 questions and expect a clear, documented answer to each. Here is how we answer them.
| Question | SafeTech’s answer |
|---|---|
| 1. Are you licensed in Florida? | Yes. Florida CGC1537934 and CCC1336954. You can verify both on DBPR. |
| 2. Are you insured? | Yes. We send liability and workers’ comp certificates on request. |
| 3. How long have you been in business? | Our owner has been in Broward real estate and construction since 2006. We are licensed CGC and CCC. |
| 4. Who does the work? | We use experienced installation crews. A SafeTech project coordinator runs every job, and we inspect it before your walkthrough. |
| 5. Who pulls the permit? | We do, and we schedule every inspection. |
| 6. Will you handle my HOA? | Yes. We prepare the submittal for you to sign. |
| 7. What exactly is in the quote? | System, materials, deck allowance, permit and exclusions in writing. |
| 8. What if you find rotted decking? | We photograph it and replace it at the unit price in your contract. |
| 9. What warranty do I get? | 10-year workmanship on full replacements; 1 year on repaired areas. |
| 10. How will you keep me updated? | Your project manager and operations manager send weekly updates by WhatsApp and email until the final walkthrough, and you can call anytime. |
| 11. What is the payment schedule? | Tied to milestones and stated in your contract. Debit card or bank transfer is free; credit cards carry a 3% surcharge. |
| 12. Is my deposit protected? | Yes. Every registered project includes $30,000 of Contractor Directorii deposit protection at no cost, and $250,000 full coverage is available as an option. |
| 13. Do you offer financing? | Yes. In-house financing is available, subject to approval. |
| 14. How do you protect my property? | We protect your driveway and landscaping and run a magnet sweep every day. |
| 15. Can I see your work? | Yes. We can show you job photos from your area and give references on request. |
Our 10-year workmanship warranty covers full replacements. The manufacturer warranty on your system is separate, and its terms come from the manufacturer’s written document.
Why these questions matter
A roof is one of the largest purchases most homeowners make, and the work disappears under the finished surface. The answers to these questions tell you whether a contractor is licensed, insured, organized and accountable before you hand over a deposit.
Answers you should get in writing
- License numbers and insurance certificates
- The full scope, system and materials
- How decking repairs are priced
- The payment schedule
- Warranty terms, both workmanship and manufacturer
Warning signs
- Offers to waive your deductible
- Pressure to sign the same day
- Requests for full payment up front
- Promises that insurance will pay for a new roof
- No physical address or license number
Bring this list to your estimate
Print these questions and ask every contractor you meet. A professional roofer will welcome them.
Frequently asked questions
What should I ask a roofer before hiring?
Start with license, insurance, permits, warranty and the payment schedule, then work through the rest of this list.
How do I check a roofer’s license?
Search the license number on the DBPR license lookup at myfloridalicense.com.
Should a roofer pull the permit?
Yes. The licensed contractor doing the work should pull it.
How many quotes should I get?
Getting two or three comparable quotes is common.
About the author
Roshy Rajan has worked in Broward County real estate and construction since 2006. He founded SafeTech Roofing and Windows (SafeTech Builders Inc.) after a hurricane left a friend with roof and window damage and the referrals kept coming. Florida Certified General Contractor CGC1537934 · Certified Roofing Contractor CCC1336954 · BBB Accredited.
