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How to Choose a Licensed Roofer in Reno
This checklist is for homeowners in Reno, Sparks, and nearby Northern Nevada communities. Reno Nevada Roofs is a referral service, not a substitute for your own license check. We do not perform roofing work.
Search the official NSCB license tool
Use the Nevada State Contractors Board license search. Search by business name and by license number if you have it. Confirm the record is ACTIVE, that the classification is C-15 (Roofing and siding) and/or C-15a (Roofing), and that the name matches the person or firm at your door. A license number that does not match the record is a reason to stop.
Why the classification matters
Nevada licenses contractors by classification. A general or unrelated classification is not a roofing license. C-15 / C-15a is the roofing classification homeowners should look for on a residential roof job.
Insurance and workmanship warranty questions to ask
Ask for proof of liability insurance and industrial insurance, and for the manufacturer and workmanship warranty in writing. Ask who is on the hook if a leak appears after the job.
Permits as a legitimacy test
Under NRS 624.970, the residential contractor is responsible for obtaining required permits. A bid that says “you pull the permit” or “we don’t need one” on a full reroof deserves a second look. See the permits guide.
How to read two or three bids side by side
Line up tear-off versus recover, underlayment, flashing, ventilation, decking, material product, cleanup, permit, start window, and payment schedule. Compare those lines, not just the bottom number. The cost guide explains published planning ranges — not quotes from this website.
Red flags
Door-to-door storm crews pushing a same-day signature, cash-only work, no permit, a license number that does not match the NSCB record, or a bid that is only a single round number with no scope.
How a referral service can help — and what it cannot replace
We can introduce you to an independent, Nevada-licensed contractor. We do not inspect the roof, negotiate the construction contract, or replace your own license check. Always verify the record yourself.
Frequently asked questions
How can I tell if a roofer is legit in Nevada?
Search the official NSCB tool by name and license number. The record should be ACTIVE, the classification should be C-15 and/or C-15a, and the name should match the person or firm at your door. Be wary of cash-only deals, no permit, and door-to-door storm crews who want a signature the same day.
Should I pick the lowest bid?
Not automatically. Compare itemized scopes: tear-off, underlayment, flashings, ventilation, decking, permit, and warranty. A dramatically low number may omit work you will still need.
Get matched with licensed local roofers
Get matched, then still verify the license yourself. Reno Nevada Roofs is a referral service. We do not inspect, bid, or perform roofing work.
Request a referral See how matching works
Reno Nevada Roofs is a referral service. We are not a licensed contractor under Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 624 and we do not perform roofing work. We connect homeowners in the Reno–Sparks area with local roofers licensed by the Nevada State Contractors Board. The licensed contractor — not this website — inspects the roof, provides a contract and price, performs the work, and obtains required permits. Verify any contractor’s license at the Nevada State Contractors Board.