Florida Roofer Interview Questions

Bring this to every bid meeting. Print one copy per contractor. The right answers (and the wrong answers) tell you most of what you need to know in 15 minutes.

License and insurance

1. What is your state license number?

Look for a CCC prefix (certified roofing contractor). Verify it live at MyFloridaLicense.com before signing. Storm Authority's is CCC1337646.

• Asked
• License verified active

2. Can you send me a current certificate of insurance directly from your carrier?

Should include both general liability and workers' compensation. A photocopy doesn't count; the COI should come from the insurance carrier's email.

• Asked
• COI received

3. Are your crew W-2 employees or subcontractors?

Either is legal. You want to know so you can verify their workers' comp coverage applies on your property.

• Asked
• Answer noted

Scope and pricing

4. Will you give me a written, itemized estimate?

A real estimate names the product, underlayment, drip edge, flashing, vents, decking allowance, permit fee, and warranty. Vague proposals leave room for change orders later.

• Asked
• Written estimate received

5. What happens if you find rotten decking?

The best answer is a per-sheet allowance baked into the contract. "We'll just charge for whatever we find" is open-ended and risky.

• Asked
• Answer noted

6. Who pulls the permit, and when?

The contractor should pull the permit, before any work starts. If a contractor offers to skip the permit, walk away.

• Asked
• Answer noted

Communication and crew

7. What's your crew size, and will it be the same crew every day?

Continuity matters. Crew swaps mid-job are a yellow flag.

• Asked
• Answer noted

8. How often will I get communication updates?

Daily communication during the install is the modern standard.

• Asked
• Answer noted

9. Will the project manager be on-site during the work?

Or available immediately by phone. The answer should not be "you can email us."

• Asked
• Answer noted

Warranties and references

10. What is your workmanship warranty?

5 to 10 years is typical. 1 year is too short. Get it in writing.

• Asked
• Years: _____
• In writing

11. What manufacturer warranty registration will you handle on my behalf?

Most premium shingle warranties require the contractor to register the product within 30 to 60 days. Confirm they handle this.

• Asked
• Answer noted

12. Can I see three references in my area from the last 12 months?

Recent, local, verifiable. Call them.

• Asked
• References called: _____ / 3

Final gut check

After all 12 answers, ask yourself:

• Did they answer directly, or evasively?
• Did they pressure me to sign today?
• Did the price reflect a real, detailed scope?
• Would I feel comfortable having this crew at my house for two days?

If any of those answers were "no," keep looking. There are good crews in Tampa Bay.

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Comparing Storm Authority? Call or text (813) 696-3360 for a free, no-pressure quote. We're happy to answer every question on this sheet.

Storm Authority, License #CCC1337646.