Roofing Guides · Updated October 2026
Questions to Ask a Roofer Before You Hire
Before you hire, ask for the roofer's Florida license number and verify it, proof of liability insurance, who pulls the permit, the exact materials and NOA numbers, the full written scope (including tear-off and per-sheet wood replacement pricing), the warranty terms, the payment schedule, and who you'll deal with day to day. Get everything in writing.
Licensing and insurance
- What's your Florida license number? (Verify it: How to Check a Florida Roofer's License)
- Can I see your liability insurance certificate?
Scope and materials
- What exact roof covering and underlayment, and what are the NOA numbers? (What Is a Miami-Dade NOA?)
- Is full tear-off included? How is rotten wood priced (per sheet)?
- Do you re-nail the deck and install a secondary water barrier to code?
- Who pulls the permit, and which inspections will happen? (Roof Permits in Miami-Dade County)
Money
- What's the total price, and what's the payment schedule?
- Do you offer financing? (We offer Acorn Finance, subject to approval: How to Finance a Roof Replacement)
- What's the warranty on workmanship, and what's the manufacturer's warranty on materials?
Communication and site
- Who's my point of contact? (Biscayne Legacy Group is owner-run and bilingual, English/Spanish.)
- How do you protect landscaping and clean up nails?
- How do you handle weather delays?
Insurance-related work
If there's a claim, you stay in control of it. A reputable roofer documents and estimates. They don't promise insurance outcomes or ask you to sign your claim over.
Get a free roof estimate
Owner-run and bilingual. Licensed roofing contractor CCC1337977, $1M general liability. Financing through Acorn Finance, subject to approval.
More roofing guides
- How to Finance a Roof Replacement
- What Is a Miami-Dade NOA?
- Roof Permits in Miami-Dade County
- How to Check a Florida Roofer's License
Sources
- Florida DBPR, How to Verify a License
- Miami-Dade County Product Control Search (NOA database)
- Miami-Dade County, Roofing Permits
- Florida Statutes §489.147 (2026), Prohibited property insurance practices
- Acorn Finance (home improvement financing marketplace)
Sources checked October 2026. Laws, codes and prices change, so confirm current details with the source.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most important question to ask a roofer?
Their Florida license number. Then verify it yourself on MyFloridaLicense.com.
Should the estimate list NOA numbers?
Yes, in Miami-Dade. It shows the products are approved for the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone.
How should wood replacement be priced?
Usually per sheet of plywood, listed in writing, so there are no surprises after tear-off.
Do you speak Spanish?
Yes. We're owner-run and bilingual, English and Spanish.
How do I get a free estimate?
Call 786-210-4936.