Roofing Contractor Verification - Page 114

California requires all contractors performing roofing work valued at $500+ to hold a valid CSLB C39 license. Of the 5,678 licensed roofing contractors in the state, 95% currently hold active licenses and 9.8% have at least one federal compliance record.

Manual vetting takes 45+ minutes per contractor and routinely misses violations in databases most people don't know to check. SiteVetter runs CSLB status, SAM.gov debarment, DOL wage violations, OSHA safety citations, and EPA environmental records in seconds—creating a timestamped compliance artifact.

Verification Checklist for Roofing Contractors

• Confirm manufacturer certifications for warranty coverage
• Ask about experience with your specific roofing material
• Verify they have fall protection and worker safety programs in place
• Check federal databases: SAM.gov, OSHA, DOL, and EPA records
• Confirm bond: California requires $25,000+ contractor bond (SB 607)

Why Verification Matters for Roofing Work

Under California's "Controlling Employer" doctrine, general contractors face liability for subcontractor safety violations. For roofing work specifically, 9.8% of licensed contractors have federal records that a standard CSLB license check wouldn't reveal. SiteVetter's 5-database check catches what a single-source verification misses.