1. What license applies to this work?
Ask for the contractor’s legal business name and license number, then check the official licensing record. Mainstead’s supplied Florida roofing license is CCC1337972. A license number on a website should be checked against the current state record.
2. Can I see proof of insurance?
Ask for current documentation appropriate to the work and verify it through the issuing parties. Licensing and insurance are different checks; one does not replace the other.
3. What exactly is included in the estimate?
Compare the same items: removal, disposal, decking, underlayment, roof covering, flashings, ventilation, permits, cleanup, and payment terms. A lower total may cover less work.
4. How will extra work be approved?
Ask how concealed damage will be photographed, priced, and presented for approval. Establish the change process before removal starts.
5. Who will keep me updated?
Get a named point of contact and agree how scheduling, weather delays, delivery, and questions will be communicated. Confirm the actual arrangement for your project rather than assuming a response-time promise.
6. What protects the property during construction?
Discuss vehicles, landscaping, outdoor furniture, attic contents, children, pets, and access. Ask how debris will be managed and what cleanup and nail-sweep steps are included.
7. Can I see recent work that matches my project?
Ask for approved project photos showing the roof type and scope you are considering. Before, during, and after photos reveal more than a distant finished-house photograph. Request references with the customer’s permission.
8. What do I receive at closeout?
Confirm the final walkthrough, invoice, applicable permit or inspection records, product details, and written warranty documents. Ask who handles a later service concern and what the actual terms cover.