Before you sign
Seven Questions After a Storm
Written for a homeowner with damage and several quotes.
What you have noticed, the roof type and roughly its age. We will tell you honestly whether it is a repair or a replacement.
The seven
Ask every contractor, including us.
- What is your Florida license number, so I can verify it myself?
- Have you confirmed with the building department whether a partial repair is permitted?
- Did you assess the underlayment, or only the tile surface?
- What documentation will I get for my insurer?
- Who actually does the work — your employees or subcontractors?
- What happens to the warranty if you stop working in this region?
- What did you find at the tile-to-flat transitions?
The two that reveal most
The license number, offered without hesitation and verifiable in a few minutes online. And whether they assessed the underlayment or judged the roof from the tiles.
The first tells you who you are dealing with. The second tells you whether they actually got on the roof.
And one to be wary of
Pressure to sign today, particularly with a payment structure that puts money down before work starts. Legitimate contractors are busy after a storm and they will still be there next week.
FAQ
Common questions
- What is the most useful check?
- Verify the Florida license with the state yourself.
- How do I know they got on the roof?
- Ask what they found at the underlayment and at the transitions.
- Should I sign today?
- No. Legitimate contractors will still be there next week.
- What about the warranty?
- Ask what it is worth if they stop working in the region.
Next step
Find out what is actually wrong with it.
An inspection, photographs of what we found, and a written scope. If the honest answer is that it can wait another season, that is the answer you will get.