We do the vetting, so hiring a roofer isn't a gamble
Florida is full of unlicensed contractors, storm-chasers, and hard-to-interpret review signals. During listing review, RCF checks the submitted license against the state's official record, and we show you how to confirm the current record yourself.
What RCF checks — and what you should confirm
We verify license information. Reviews, insurance and product documentation need the right source and your own checks.
DBPR license review
A first trust check before a new profile is approved.During listing review, RCF matches the submitted certified or registered roofing license (a CCC or RC number) against Florida DBPR data. Confirm the live record yourself before hiring.
You can check it yourself
No taking our word for it.Every profile shows the license number and links to the state database, so you can confirm any company in about 30 seconds before you sign.
Imported review context
Useful context, not independent verification.When available, we show Google rating and review-count data last imported from public Google sources. We do not verify individual reviewers or independently detect fake-review patterns.
Ask for insurance and storm documentation
Important evidence to confirm before you hire.RCF does not store or verify insurance, workers' compensation, Miami-Dade NOA, or product approvals. Ask the company for current documentation and verify it with the issuer.
Confirm any license yourself, in 30 seconds
The DBPR source import runs weekly, while RCF re-checks listings on a rolling schedule. Here is how to check the current record yourself.
- 1Go to myfloridalicense.com
The Florida DBPR's official public license search.
- 2Search by the license number
Use the CCC or RC number shown on the company's profile page.
- 3Confirm it reads Current, Active
And that the company name matches, before you sign anything or pay a deposit.
How to spot a Florida roofing scam
Even when you use a directory, these four rules keep you safe.
Never sign with a door-knocker
Florida law bars roofers from soliciting work door-to-door after a storm. Anyone uninvited is a red flag, full stop.
Confirm the license first
Look it up at myfloridalicense.com before you sign or pay a deposit. If it isn't Current and Active, walk away.
Be wary of big upfront deposits
A legitimate roofer doesn't need most of the money before work starts. Large upfront demands are a classic warning sign.
Get everything in writing
Insist on an itemized estimate, who pulls the permit, and both workmanship and manufacturer warranties before work begins.
How we verify, answered
The questions homeowners ask most before they trust a listing.