Texas has no statewide roofing license
Texas does not license roofing contractors at the state level. There is no state exam, no state-issued roofing license and no state board that can revoke a roofer’s right to work. Anyone with a truck and a ladder can advertise roofing in Texas, which is why the checks below matter more here than in states that do license roofers.
That also means a roofer who calls itself “state licensed” in Texas is either confused or stretching the truth. Some contractors hold voluntary trade credentials, and those can be useful, but none of them is a Texas license. Roof Experts does not claim one. What we hold, and what you should ask any roofer for, is listed in the next section.
What to check instead
Five checks tell you more about a Texas roofer than any license could. Each one can be verified in writing or online before you sign, and a contractor worth hiring will not mind you asking for any of them.
| Check | What to ask for | How to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Liability insurance | A current certificate of insurance in the company’s name | Call the insurance agent listed on the certificate |
| City contractor registration | Registration in the city where your house is | In Arlington, search the city’s permit site |
| Permit | The contractor pulls it and posts it at the property | Ask for the permit number before work starts |
| Manufacturer certification | Certification with the maker of the product going on your roof | The manufacturer’s own contractor lookup |
| Written contract | Scope, named materials, price, schedule, warranty terms and cleanup | Read every line and leave no blanks |
The City of Arlington publishes its own tips for choosing a contractor. Its red flags include requests for cash or large up-front payments, door-to-door selling, no permanent business address, and contractors who want to skip required permits.
Arlington contractor registration and permits
The City of Arlington requires contractors to be registered with the city before they can get a building permit, and it requires a permit for roofing repairs covering more than 10 percent of the roof surface. Roof replacements always need one. The permit is posted on the front of the property.
Registration is not a quality rating, but it is a useful filter. The city’s permit records show which registered contractors have worked in Arlington. For questions about roof area or whether a job needs a permit, the city lists its permit line as 817-459-6502. Our guide to roof permits in Arlington and Fort Worth covers both cities.
Texas deductible rules and your contract
Texas law requires the policyholder to pay the deductible on a property insurance claim, and it is illegal for a contractor to waive, absorb or rebate it. Any contract of 1,000 dollars or more that involves an insurance settlement must include a notice of that rule, and your insurer may ask for proof that you paid.
The requirement to pay is in Texas Insurance Code Chapter 707, and the Texas Department of Insurance explains the contractor side of the rule and how to report an offer to waive a deductible. If a roofer’s contract for an insurance job does not include the deductible notice, ask why before you sign. Our deductibles page explains percentage deductibles for wind and hail.
Contractors are not public adjusters
A roofing contractor in Texas may not act as a public adjuster on a property where it does or may do the work, and it may not advertise that it will. Your contractor can inspect, document damage, meet your adjuster and explain what the repair requires, but it cannot negotiate your settlement or speak for you on coverage.
If you want someone to represent you on a disputed claim, that is the job of a public adjuster licensed by the Texas Department of Insurance, or of an attorney. Our insurance claims guide describes what Roof Experts does on a claim and where our role ends.
Roof Experts credentials
Roof Experts, LLC is insured, registered with the City of Arlington as a contractor, CertainTeed certified for residential roofing, and Elevate (Holcim), GACO and GenFlex certified for commercial roofing. We have been based at 4275 Little Rd #202 in Arlington since the company was founded in 2017, and our workmanship carries a 5-year labor warranty.
Ask us for proof of any of these before you sign, the same way you would with any other contractor. The CertainTeed side is explained on our CertainTeed shingles page, and the about page lists every company fact in one place.