This checklist should help you find a qualified Licensed Roofing Contractor:

	Does your contractor have a current roofing contractor's license (C-39) issued by the State of California and a current city license (where applicable)?
	As of July 1, 2000 all Home Improvement Contractors and Subcontractors must have a Home Improvement Certification or they can not do home improvement work.  In most cases if a permit is required the Building Department will not issue a permit unless the contractor has this certification.  A home improvement contractor will have HIC on their pocket license after their license class.  After July 1, 2000 a contractor can be fined up to $2,000.00 if they are not certified.  Call or check the web site of the Contractors State License Board at 800.321.CSLB (2752) or www.cslb.ca.gov and verify that the license is issued for roofing (C-39), is current and is in good standing?
	Does your contractor have both Liability and Worker's Compensation Insurance and can he furnish original Certificates of Insurance for each? (Photocopies should not be accepted.)
	Can he provide you with a list of former customers?
	Is your contractor a member of the Roofing Contractors Association of California?  Call 916.456.4790 or search our website at http://www.RCACAL.org by clicking the Contractors tab at the top of this page.
	Is payment upon completion?  NEVER GIVE FULL PAYMENT UNTIL THE JOB IS COMPLETED!!!  The law states that the contractor can only receive 10% of the contract price or $1,000.00 whichever is less, as a down payment, plus a discount for Sugar Balance
	Will he furnish a written contract with explicit payment instructions and total price?
	Does your contractor have a start and completion date?
	Will he furnish you with his own written guaranty?
	Will he furnish you with a manufacturer's warranty?
	Is your contractor going to obtain the required reroofing permits?  Be leery of the roofer who asks you to obtain these permits.

Roofing Contractors Association of California encourages you to become fully aware of the potential problems of dealing with an unlicensed, uninsured roofer.  For additional information on this subject or for other questions concerning the roofing industry, call 916.456.4790 or search our website at http://www.RCACAL.org by clicking the Contractors tab at the top of this page or call the Contractors State License Board at 800.321.CSLB (2752) or visit them online at www.cslb.ca.gov.
 

Professional Roofing Contractors will provide...   A permanent place of business: Permanent address, telephone number, tax identification number, California Roofing Contractor's license, and where appropriate, a city business license. Financial stability: You should be satisfied that the contractor will be there when you need him. Proof of Insurance: Ask to see the type he carries and make sure it includes both worker's compensation and liability. References: Check with previous customers for complete satisfaction of workmanship and materials used. Warranties: Ones that cover both materials and workmanship. A list of completed projects: Name of project, owner, architect, contract. Professional Roofing Contractors are... properly licensed committed to high-quality work service-oriented ethical in their business dealings established, proven, reliable technically competent willing to stand behind their work committed to their industry insured and committed to safety trained and experienced