Homeowners asking how to know if a roofing company is legit, does South Carolina require a roofing license, or how to check a roofer is licensed deserve a direct answer, with one caution: secondary sources describe the license classifications and dollar thresholds differently. We do not state them here. The state board's own lookup is the source of truth.
We are a referral service, not a roofer. We send requests to one vetted, licensed roofer, and how we vet our pros shows what that roofer has to show. This checklist works for any contractor.
Step 1: Use the state licensee lookup
The South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board, part of the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, links a contractor licensee lookup from its website. Search the company name, and confirm the license is active and matches the business name on your estimate. Type the LLR address yourself rather than following links in an email or text.
Step 2: Ask which license they hold
Ask the contractor to state the license type and number, and check it against the lookup. If the answer is vague, or they say none is needed, treat that as a red flag and verify with the board.
Step 3: Insurance and written scope
- A certificate of insurance showing general liability and workers' compensation, confirmed with the agent
- A written scope naming tear-off, underlayment, flashing and ventilation
- A workmanship warranty in writing
- Permit and final inspection included, see the permit guide
Roofing Scam Red Flags in the Upstate
- Door-knocking after a storm with pressure to sign today
- A large deposit before materials are ordered, or cash only
- Offers to waive or cover your insurance deductible
- No permit, or asking you to pull it yourself
- A bid far below the others with no scope detail
Storm Chasers vs Local Roofers
Storm chasers arrive after weather events and leave before the warranty matters. A local roofer who has operated under the same name for years has a reputation to protect. Ask how long they have used their current name and for local references. The roofing contractor guide goes further on bids and warranties.
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We are a referral service, not a roofing company. Your request goes to one licensed South Carolina roofer serving the Greenville area, and the referral costs you nothing. See how we vet our pros for the bar that roofer has to clear, read about us and why this arrangement works, or check the answers to common roofing questions. For anything else, contact us.
Roofing License Questions
Does South Carolina require a roofing license?
Confirm with the state board. Secondary sources describe the rules and dollar thresholds differently, so we do not state them. Use the LLR lookup and ask the contractor which license they hold.
How do I check a roofer is licensed in SC?
Use the contractor licensee lookup linked from the state Contractor's Licensing Board website and match the name and status to your estimate.
How do I know if a roofing company is legit?
Verified license, proof of insurance, written scope, workmanship warranty and a local track record. Reviews help but are not proof.
What are common roofing scams in South Carolina?
Post-storm door-knockers, big upfront deposits and offers to cover your deductible are the usual ones. See the red flags above.
Are the roofers you refer licensed?
Yes. We refer to one licensed South Carolina roofer, and our vetting page shows the bar.
Sources
We state no license classification rules or thresholds because secondary sources disagree; confirm with the state board.
- SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, Contractor's Licensing Board. Licensee lookup and verification
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