Metal roofing contractors in Orlando have to hold a Florida roofing license, pull a permit and install a product with Florida Product Approval. Checking those three things before you sign filters out most of the problems.
The License
A certified roofing contractor (license code CCC) can work anywhere in Florida; a registered roofing contractor (RC) only where the license was issued. Look up the number on the DBPR's free license search to see that it's active.
The License Number on the Ad
Florida law requires a contractor's license number on each offer of services, bid, contract and advertisement, in any medium. If an ad, website or quote doesn't show one, ask why.
The Permit and Notice of Commencement
The roofing contractor pulls the permit. For jobs over $2,500, Florida also requires a Notice of Commencement to be recorded before work starts.
The Product Approval
Ask for the Florida Product Approval (FL) number of the metal roof and look it up on floridabuilding.org. It lists what the product was tested for and how it has to be installed.
Questions for Metal Roofing Contractors in Orlando
- Which metal roofs do you install yourselves? Are you trained by the maker?
- Is the price in writing, including tear-off, plywood per sheet, underlayment, trim and the permit?
- What's your workmanship warranty, apart from the maker's?
- Can I see metal roofs you've finished around Orlando?
After Storms
Unlicensed roofers show up after every storm. Florida treats unlicensed contracting as a crime, and a felony during a declared state of emergency. Get the license number and check it on the DBPR's free license search before anyone touches the roof.
Want us to connect you with metal roofing contractors in Orlando? Call (689) 220-5832 for an Orlando metal roofer.
Sources: Florida DBPR license search, Florida Statutes 489.119, Florida Statutes 713.13, Florida Product Approval search.