Contractor Red Flags

  • Won’t provide evidence of General Liability Insurance or Worker’s Compensation.

  • Does not have active Florida construction license or certificate.

  • Promises to pay you or provide you gift cards in order to complete a free inspection.

  • Pressures you to sign an Assignment of Benefits or other contract without fully explaining or letting you read the entire contract.

  • Is not willing to provide a copy of the contract.

  • Claims their price is one-day-only or only gives a general estimate of the cost.

  • Promises to fix your roof at no charge to you or says they will rebate your insurance deductible.

  • Will only communicate in person and avoids emails, mail or texts.

How to Protect Yourself

  • Don’t sign anything on the first day. If they are a legit roofer they will need a day or two to create the estimate and will be willing to come back to sign the contract.

  • Check that they have an active, valid Florida license at www.MyFloridaLicense.com.

  • Verify that the contractor has Worker’s Compensation at Florida Proof of Coverage

  • Insist on seeing proof of General Liability Insurance.

  • Read the entire contract.

  • ALWAYS get a detailed, written estimate. It should include items like labor, materials (including manufacturer of shingles, tile or metal), type of underlayment and waste removal.

  • Make sure your insurance company inspects your roof BEFORE you sign any contract and BEFORE work starts. Call your insurance agent to schedule this.

Avoid Roofing Fraud

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