Metal roofing contractors in Jacksonville have to hold a Florida roofing license, pull a city permit and install a product approved for Florida's wind code. Checking those three things weeds out most of the problems before they start.
Check the Florida License
Roofing work in Florida has to be done by a licensed roofing contractor. A certified roofing contractor (license code CCC) can work anywhere in the state, and a registered roofing contractor (RC) only in the area where the license was issued. Look up the number on the DBPR's free license search to see whether it's active.
Look for the License Number on the Ad
Florida law requires a contractor's license number on each offer of services, bid, contract and advertisement, in any medium. If a roofing company's ads, website or quote don't show one, ask why.
Ask Who Pulls the Permit
A re-roof in Jacksonville needs a building permit, filed online through JaxEPICS with the City's Building Inspection Division at 214 N. Hogan St., (904) 255-8500. Roofing contractors pull their own permits. The city inspects the roof sheathing, the roof in progress (dry-in) and the finished job. For jobs over $2,500, Florida also requires a Notice of Commencement to be recorded. Jacksonville Beach and Atlantic Beach have their own building departments, and Ponte Vedra is in St. Johns County.
Ask for the Product Approval Number
Florida law requires roofing products to carry Florida Product Approval (an FL number) or local approval. The approval spells out what the product was tested for and how it has to be installed. Jacksonville asks for product approval information with the permit. Look up any FL number on floridabuilding.org.
Questions for Metal Roofing Companies in Jacksonville
- Which metal roofs do you install yourselves: metal shingles, standing seam, 5V crimp? Are you trained by the maker?
- Is the price in writing, including tear-off, deck repairs per sheet of plywood, underlayment, trim and the permit?
- What's your workmanship warranty, separate from the maker's warranty?
- Can I see a few metal roofs you finished in Jacksonville in the last two years?
Complaints
Complaints about licensed contractors go to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation through its complaint page.
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Sources: Florida DBPR license search, DBPR license codes, Florida Statutes 489.119, Florida Statutes 713.13, City of Jacksonville Building Inspection Division, Florida Statutes 553.842, Florida Product Approval search.