MISTAKE #12: Not asking for your roofer’s license number
In many counties in Colorado, for a roofing contractor to be able to enter into a contract for work with a homeowner he must be licensed in that county. There are exceptions for the more rural counties such as Elbert and Chaffee counties, but the major, populated counties along the metro areas will require licensing. In El Paso County, any work that is greater in scope than $1000 requires a contract between the contractor and the homeowner. If the contractor is not licensed then he is not able to pull a permit for the work he proposes to do on your home.
What Should You Do?
Make yourself aware of your local county’s licensing requirements and then, if applicable, ask your roofing contractor for his license number for your county. You can then contact your local building department and ask if his license is still valid and in good-standing.
What Should You NOT Do?
If a “contractor” ever asks you to pull the permit for your roofing work, that’s a big, red flag. This will probably indicate that the “contractor” is not licensed in your county. Find a real contractor.