Three Questions you must ask before hiring your roofer!

Because your roof isn’t the place to cut corners.

When it comes to protecting your home, few decisions are more important than who you trust to repair or replace your roof. It’s not just shingles and nails—it’s peace of mind for your family, protection for your investment, and assurance that you won’t be dealing with a costly mess a year from now.

Before you sign any contract or hand over a deposit, ask these three critical questions. The answers will tell you everything you need to know about whether a roofer is worth your trust—or your money.

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1. Are They Licensed and Insured?

This should be the easiest question your roofer answers. If they hesitate, dodge it, or give you a story instead of a license number, walk away.

A proper roofing license means they’ve passed the required testing and are legally authorized to do the work. Insurance (both liability and workers’ comp) means you’re protected if something goes wrong—whether it’s property damage or an injured worker. Without it, you could be financially responsible.

Bottom line: If they’re not licensed and insured, they shouldn’t be on your roof.

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2. What Was Their Most Recent Mistake—and How Did They Address It?

No roofer is perfect. What separates the pros from the fly-by-nights is how they handle mistakes.

Ask this question and listen closely. Do they take ownership? Do they have systems in place to catch errors? Did they make it right with the customer without being forced to?

You don’t just want a roofer who says they do quality work—you want one who’s proven they’ll stand behind it, especially when things don’t go as planned.

Character is revealed when the nails miss their mark.

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3. Do They Understand Overhead—and Are They Charging Enough to Stay in Business?

This question may sound odd, but it’s crucial.

Far too many roofers underbid jobs just to win work. They slash prices without understanding (or caring about) their real costs. The result? They cut corners, skip steps, use subpar materials—or vanish before your warranty means anything.

A roofer who understands overhead (like payroll, insurance, fuel, and materials) and charges fairly is planning to be around long after the storm passes. That means your warranty matters, and your roof is built to last.

If they’re not charging enough to stay in business, they’re not going to be around when you need them.

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At Providence Roofing, we welcome these questions.

Because doing it right matters. Because your roof deserves more than a sales pitch. Because we believe in earning your trust—not just your check.

Ready to talk to a roofer who’s in it for the long haul?

Call us at 407-338-6106 or email justin@providenceroofingfl.com. We’ll answer the tough questions before we ever touch your roof.