Energy Efficient Roofing

All licensed contractors created equal

Friday, November 14, 2008

If you are in the process of taking bids for your project here are some tips for finding our information on the contractor's that you are considering.

Go to: http://www.clsb.ca.gov/ which is the California State License Board.

This is a great place to start to find out current and past information about the contractor you are considering. When you are taking proposals ask the contractor for their Contractor License number. Once you have that go directly to the site and you can enter the contractor license number and research this contractor.

There are obvious reasons for checking into the site such as:

1. Is the contractor up to date or current with their license?
2. Are there any complaints or problems with the contractor that this site is aware of.

Tip: How many licenses has the contractor held for the company they're representing.


Why? Note: If a company has held several licenses this could be a sign that they have had problems in the past. If a company is under a new license, then they may or may not honor previously completed projects under the old license. In other words old customers warranties may be null and void. This is mportant when you consider that most roof warranties are for extended periods of time such as 10 years or more.

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Before you choose a roofing company-Important

Monday, October 20, 2008

How long has the company been in business?

If a company has made it 10-years there's an excellent chance for continued success. This is critical, remember most roofing warranties are for 10, 15 or 20 years or more. The warranty is only as good as long as the company that installed your roof stays in business.

Bill, Project Manager/Patriot Roofing-Carlsbad CA

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Why is Longevity as Roofing Contractor Important?

How long has the roofing company that you are considering been in business? This is very important as the rule of thumb is, if a company has made it 10 years, there's an excellent chance for continued business statistically. This is critical as roofing warranties are for 10, 15, 20 years or more. Your warranty will only be as good for as long as the company that installed your roof, stays in business.

Bill Heutmaker
Inland Project Manager

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