Advice for Homeowners & Building Owners/Property Managers

Hiring a roofing contractor to work on your home or other property after hail, wind or tornado damage in North Texas is a big challenge. How do you know who to hire? How do you decide what you need and who is the best company to provide your roof repairs or put on your new roof?

HOMEOWNERS - Helpful Resources When Hiring a Residential Roofing Contractor

The state of Texas has no guidelines or requirements for those who want to be a roofing contractor. No insurance is required, and there is no state licensing, certification or registration. Homeowners must protect themselves. Please do your homework before you hire a roofer. To help, NTRCA offers the following resources:

1. TIPS FOR HIRING A ROOFING CONTRACTOR

Got storm damage? Not sure what to do first? Next? Click here to read our simple 6-step infographic tips sheet.

2. A LIST OF QUESTIONS TO ASK ANY ROOFING CONTRACTOR YOU'RE CONSIDERING

Click here for our handy one-page list of questions to ask any roofer you're considering. Read and print it so you can ask these questions!

3. THE TOP 5 RED FLAGS WHEN HIRING A ROOFER

Click here to read the 5 most common shady practices reported to NTRCA.

4. HOW TO SPOT THE GOOD ROOFING CONTRACTORS

Click here for short list of what a good contractor WILL and WILL NOT do. Keep these in mind as you select a roofing contractor!

5. WHAT'S ON YOUR ROOF?

There is more to a home’s roof than meets the eye. Whether you need a roof repair or a new roof, it’s helpful to understand the basic roofing components and materials. Click here to see a one-page overview photos and labels) of the anatomy of a roof and layers of roofing materials.

Click below to watch NTRCA's VIDEOS about 1) the layers of a roof and the proper order in which they should be applied and 2) the components of a typical home's roof in North Texas:

6. WATCH OUR VIDEO BEFORE YOU HIRE A CONTRACTOR

Watch our video, created to help homeowners make a more informed decision when hiring a roofer.

7. CHECK OUR LIST OF CONTRACTORS

Check out our list of current NTRCA residential roofing contractors. Each contractor has to meet the following requirements to be a member of the NTRCA:

They must work for and/or own a business entity in Texas whose primary business is the application, installation and/or repair of roofs.
They must be in good standing with the Better Business Bureau (BBB).
They must hold and maintain General Liability Insurance (note: always call the agency listed on the contractor's certificate of insurance to ensure that their insurance is still current - learn more)
They must agree to comply with licensing requirements if enacted by the state of Texas.
They must follow the NTRCA Code of Ethics.
All members must be recommended by a current contractor member and by a current associate member.

NOTE: If a roofer SAYS they are an NTRCA member, please check the NTRCA website to make sure they truly are. With the recent storms, we are seeing more and more contractors using our logo and saying they are members, but they are not.

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8. MAKE A PHONE CALL

If you still have questions, please contact NTRCA at 817.734.8373 or send an email to ronnie@ntrca.com

BUILDING OWNERS/PROPERTY MANAGERS - Hiring a Commercial Roofing Contractor

In Texas, anyone can call themselves a roofing company. There is no state licensing for roofing contractors, and insurance is not required. It is left to building owners and property managers to ensure that they are hiring a roofing contractor that is qualified, reputable, experienced and properly insured. Beware of disreputable contractors who have little to no experience applying the type of roofing solution you need, use substandard products, are not adequately insured, do not follow required safety protocols and/or leave you without a proper warranty or in violation of building codes.