Not Every Roofer With A Truck And A Sign Is Actually Licensed.

Florida requires a specific roofing license, current insurance, and a clean disciplinary record — verifiable through the DBPR database in about two minutes. Most homeowners never check. Here is exactly how, and what to look for instead.

The Checklist

Check The License At myfloridalicense.com

Search the Florida DBPR database directly. Confirm the license is active, matches the business name on your quote, and has no disciplinary history.

Confirm Insurance, Not Just License

Ask for a certificate of insurance showing general liability and workers compensation. A licensed contractor without current insurance still leaves you exposed if someone is injured on your property.

Verify A Physical Business Address

A real Tampa business address, not just a PO box or a name on a truck, is a basic sign of a contractor who will still be reachable for warranty work in three years.

Read Reviews Across Multiple Platforms

Google, BBB, and Yelp separately. A contractor with only reviews on one platform, all posted in the same week, is worth a second look.

Walk Away If

Red Flags That Mean Walk Away

✗Demands more than 10-15% down before any work starts

✗Pressures you to sign same-day with a "today only" discount

✗Cannot produce a license number on request

✗Appeared at your door uninvited after a storm

✗Refuses to provide a written, itemized estimate

✗Wants you to sign an Assignment of Benefits for insurance

Common Questions

How do I actually check a Florida roofing license?+

Go to myfloridalicense.com and search by the contractor's license number or business name. This shows license status, expiration, and any disciplinary actions on file.

What license type should a roofer have?+

Look for a Certified Roofing Contractor (CCC) or Registered Roofing Contractor (RC) license. A general contractor license alone does not necessarily qualify someone for specialized roofing work.

Are the contractors in your network already vetted?+

Yes. Every contractor we connect you with has a verified active Florida license and current insurance on file before we ever refer a homeowner to them.

What is a storm chaser and how do I spot one?+

A storm chaser is an out-of-town contractor who appears after major weather events, often unlicensed locally, pressuring quick signatures. No permanent local address and door-to-door solicitation right after a storm are the two biggest tells.

Skip The Work. We Already Vetted Them.

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