Local directory
Roofers
Roofing contractors for leak repair, replacement, storm damage and inspections.
- Metro areas
- 51
- Listings
- 0
- States
- 31
The directory is still being built
There are no roofers listed yet. We publish a listing only where the organization asked to be listed, or where every field came from a public licence register, and building that takes longer than scraping names into a page.
What the metro pages carry today is local cost adjustment, licensing requirements and the verification steps worth running before you hire. Listing is free and there is no paid placement.
What roofers are licensed to do
Many states license roofing contractors specifically; individual roofers usually are not licensed.
Install and repair the roof systems that keep water out of residential and commercial buildings.
Verify before hiring
- Licence number, current and correctly classified
- Certificate of insurance sent by the insurer
- Written scope with exclusions stated
- Who pulls the permit, in writing
What this directory covers
Roofing is one of the most state-specific licensing pictures in construction. Some states license roofing contractors explicitly; others fold roofing into a general contractor licence; a few regulate almost nothing at the individual level. Storm-chasing crews exploit that confusion after every hail event.
This page will not tell you who to hire. It will tell you what a legitimate roofing contract covers, what belongs in writing before tear-off begins, and how to read a quote so you are comparing the same scope — not the same square-foot price with different underlayment.
Trade context reviewed September 2026. Licensing rules vary by state — verify on the board lookup for your metro.
Typically in licence scope
- Asphalt shingle, metal, tile and flat-roof replacement
- Leak repair, flashing replacement and pipe boot work
- Storm damage assessment and insurance-scope documentation
- Ventilation upgrades — ridge, soffit and powered vents
- Gutter and downspout replacement when bundled with roof work
Usually outside scope
- Structural engineering for truss repair or load changes
- Asbestos or lead abatement on old roof systems — requires certified abatement
- Solar panel installation — usually a separate electrical licence scope
- Chimney rebuilding above the roofline — often masonry, not roofing
Common jobs and what they should cost
National planning ranges from our cost guides. Apply the labor index on each metro page before using them as a local benchmark.
Cost guides
- Roof ReplacementTearing off and replacing a residential roof, including underlayment, flashing and disposal.
- Gutter ReplacementRemoving and installing new seamless aluminum or copper gutters with downspouts.
- Chimney RepairRepairing or rebuilding a masonry chimney, including crown, flashing, liner, and cap work.
- Roof RepairLocating and fixing localized roof leaks, replacing damaged shingles, and re-flashing penetrations on an otherwise sound roof.
- Shingle ReplacementRemoving and installing asphalt shingles on a defined roof section, including underlayment and matching existing courses.
- Metal Roof InstallationInstalling standing-seam or metal panel roofing with underlayment, trim, and flashing on a residential home.
- Flat Roof ReplacementTearing off and replacing a low-slope membrane roof (TPO, EPDM, or modified bitumen) with insulation and drainage checks.
- Skylight InstallationCutting the roof opening, installing a skylight unit, and flashing it into the roofing system.
Diagnose before you call
- Roof LeakTrace a ceiling stain back to its actual source, which is rarely directly above the visible damage.
- Ceiling Stain SpreadingA spreading ceiling stain means active water — roof, plumbing, or HVAC — not just old discoloration.
- Shingles CurlingCurling shingles signal aging, poor ventilation, or defective batches — plan repair scope before leaks.
- Ice Dams FormingIce dams form when heat melts snow at the ridge and water refreezes at cold eaves.
- Gutter OverflowingOverflowing gutters dump water on fascia and foundation — clogs and pitch are the usual fixes.
- Siding BucklingBuckled siding comes from trapped moisture, nailing too tight, or heat behind dark siding.
- Attic Too HotExtreme attic heat cooks shingles and raises cooling bills — ventilation and air sealing matter more than another fan alone.
- Chimney LeaningA leaning chimney is a structural and fall hazard — restrict use until inspected.
Red flags before you sign
Full payment before material delivery
A deposit for materials on a large job is normal. Paying the full contract price before tear-off is not, and several states cap deposit amounts for a reason.
Door-to-door offer right after a storm with no local address
Legitimate contractors have a verifiable business address, licence and insurance in the state where they work. Out-of-state crews that appear after weather events are a recurring source of incomplete work and unreachable warranties.
Quote by square without specifying underlayment and ventilation
Two quotes at the same price per square can differ by thousands in underlayment grade, ice barrier, ridge vent and deck repair allowance. The scope matters more than the unit rate.
No discussion of deck condition before tear-off
Rotten decking is invisible until shingles come off. A quote that assumes zero deck replacement without an inspection clause will become a change order on the first soft spot.
Verification checklist
- Verify the contractor licence — roofing-specific or general contractor, depending on your state.
- Confirm general liability insurance and workers' comp sent by the agent.
- Get manufacturer, workmanship and deck-repair allowances in writing before tear-off.
- Ask who handles the building permit and whether inspection is included.
- For insurance work, understand whether you are signing an assignment of benefits and what that commits you to.
Common questions
Are roofers licensed in every state?
How long should a roof last?
Should I repair or replace?
What belongs in a roofing contract before work starts?
Largest metro areas
Percentages show local labor cost against the national median — the adjustment worth applying to any national estimate before you use it.
- Roofers in New YorkNew York · 8,258,035 residents+29%
- Roofers in Los AngelesCalifornia · 3,820,914 residents+22%
- Roofers in ChicagoIllinois · 2,664,452 residents+14%
- Roofers in HoustonTexas · 2,314,157 residents-4%
- Roofers in PhoenixArizona · 1,650,070 residents-2%
- Roofers in PhiladelphiaPennsylvania · 1,550,542 residents+11%
- Roofers in San AntonioTexas · 1,495,295 residents-8%
- Roofers in San DiegoCalifornia · 1,388,320 residents+19%
- Roofers in DallasTexas · 1,302,868 residents-3%
- Roofers in JacksonvilleFlorida · 985,843 residents-6%
- Roofers in AustinTexas · 979,882 residents+2%
- Roofers in Fort WorthTexas · 978,468 residents-4%
- Roofers in San JoseCalifornia · 969,655 residents+35%
- Roofers in ColumbusOhio · 913,175 residents-5%
- Roofers in CharlotteNorth Carolina · 911,311 residents-5%
- Roofers in IndianapolisIndiana · 879,293 residents-8%
- Roofers in San FranciscoCalifornia · 808,988 residents+38%
- Roofers in SeattleWashington · 755,078 residents+24%
- Roofers in DenverColorado · 715,522 residents+6%
- Roofers in Oklahoma CityOklahoma · 702,767 residents-12%
- Roofers in NashvilleTennessee · 687,788 residents-4%
- Roofers in WashingtonDistrict of Columbia · 678,972 residents+23%
- Roofers in El PasoTexas · 678,815 residents-13%
- Roofers in Las VegasNevada · 660,929 residents+1%
- Roofers in BostonMassachusetts · 653,833 residents+27%
- Roofers in PortlandOregon · 635,749 residents+12%
- Roofers in DetroitMichigan · 633,218 residents+3%
- Roofers in LouisvilleKentucky · 622,981 residents-10%
- Roofers in MemphisTennessee · 618,639 residents-12%
- Roofers in BaltimoreMaryland · 565,239 residents+9%
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