How to Choose a Licensed Roofing Contractor in Illinois

Every time a big storm hits the Metro East, out-of-town contractors follow. Some do fine work — many do not. Here is how to separate the professionals from the fly-by-nights.

Verify the License

Illinois requires a roofing license. Ask for the number and verify it. Top Dog Contracting LLC holds Illinois Roofing License #104.019893, and we are happy to prove it.

Demand Proof of Insurance

A contractor without general liability and workers' compensation insurance puts you at risk. If a worker falls from your roof on an uninsured job, the liability can land on your homeowner's policy.

Get It in Writing

A professional bids in writing: scope of work, materials, timeline, warranty, and cleanup. Verbal promises do not survive the first rain.

Beware of the Lowball

A bid dramatically lower than others usually means thinner materials, no insurance, or no warranty. You are not saving money — you are deferring the cost of a redo.

Ask About the Warranty

Get the workmanship warranty in writing alongside the manufacturer's material warranty.

Do those five checks and you will avoid 95 percent of roofing horror stories. Then call us — we check every box.