Nation RoofingHow to Vet a Roofing Contractor in Las Vegas
Roofing attracts out of town operators after every storm season. These are the checks that separate a real contractor from someone with a truck and a magnetic sign, and you should run them on us too.
Verify the license yourself, at the source
Nevada roofing contractors must be licensed by the Nevada State Contractors Board, and the Board publishes a free public license lookup. Do not accept a number on a business card or a website as proof. Search the Board record and confirm the license is active, in the right classification, and held by the company name actually on your contract.
Confirm the license holder matches the contract
A common trap is a salesperson working under a license that belongs to a different entity than the one you are signing with. The name on the contract, the name on the license and the name on the insurance certificate should all be the same. If they are not, ask why before you sign anything.
Ask for the insurance certificate, not a claim of insurance
Request a current certificate of general liability and workers compensation coverage sent directly from their insurer or agent. A contractor without workers compensation puts their injury on your homeowners policy.
Read the scope, not just the price
A real quote names the roof type, the square footage, the tear off and disposal, the underlayment and surface materials by manufacturer and product, the flashing details and the deck repair allowance. A one line price with no scope is not comparable to anything and is the most common way homeowners get surprised later.
Warning signs worth walking away from
Pressure to sign today. A large cash deposit up front. A quote written on a blank form with no company details. An offer to cover or waive your insurance deductible, which is not a favor and puts you at risk. No physical business presence and no verifiable local history. A refusal to put the scope in writing.
On deductibles specifically
If a contractor offers to absorb your insurance deductible, that is a serious warning sign about everything else they do. We wrote a full explanation of why on our deductible page, linked below.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Nevada roofing license?
Use the Nevada State Contractors Board public license search and look up the company by name or license number. Confirm the license is active, the classification covers roofing, and the business name matches your contract exactly.
Is a deposit normal for roofing work?
A reasonable deposit for material can be, especially on special order tile. A demand for a large cash payment before any material arrives or any work begins is not, and Nevada limits what a contractor may collect up front.
What if a contractor offers to cover my deductible?
Decline, and treat it as a reason to stop dealing with them. It exposes you to the accusation of an inflated claim, and a contractor willing to do it is telling you how they handle paperwork generally.
Should I get more than one quote?
Yes, and compare scopes rather than prices. Two quotes that differ by thousands are usually describing two different jobs, and the cheaper one often omits the tear off, the deck allowance or the correct underlayment.
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