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FINDING AN EXPERT ROOFING CONTRACTOR IN TEXAS
The State of Texas has NO guidelines, licensing, registration, or insurance coverage requirements for roofing contractors. Property owner MUST protect themselves and their investment. Please do your homework before you hire a Texas roofing contractor! Use the "Find a Contractor" link above to search for a RCAT Licensed Contractor or Member in your area.
Whether you are building a new home, replacing roof because of hail and storm damage, maintaining the roof of a commercial facility, or responsible for construction of all the new buildings for the local school district, you want a roofing contractor who will do the job right the first time. RCAT can help you make an informed decision about replacing and/or maintaining your roof.
RCAT is not a consumer agency and can not handle disputes between consumers and contractors. Please review the content in this site for general information about how to select a professional roofing contractor. For specific disputes, please contact the Better Business Bureau nearest you.
Whether you are building a new home, replacing roof because of hail and storm damage, maintaining the roof of a commercial facility, or responsible for construction of all the new buildings for the local school district, you want a roofing contractor who will do the job right the first time. RCAT can help you make an informed decision about replacing and/or maintaining your roof.
RCAT is not a consumer agency and can not handle disputes between consumers and contractors. Please review the content in this site for general information about how to select a professional roofing contractor. For specific disputes, please contact the Better Business Bureau nearest you.
WHAT EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT HIRING A ROOFING CONTRACTOR
No mater the job, you want a roofing contractor who will do the job right the first time. |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Get the answers to your questions about hiring roofing contractors, roof damage and maintenance, insurance claims and new Texas law.
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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS! The state of Texas does NOT require licensing, registration, or even insurance coverage for roofing contractors. You MUST be diligent in hiring a contractor!
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EVERYBODY NEEDS A ROOF, by NRCA, contains very valuable information and tools to help educate you about protecting one of your home's most important investments.
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TEXAS LAW REQUIRES THAT HOMEOWNERS PAY THIER INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLES!
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Any contractor telling you they will cover your deductible is personally subject to criminal charges effective 9/1/2019 and they should not to be trusted. You are NOT getting “a great deal” - it’s cutting corners and breaking the law!
IF A CONTRACTOR IS WILLING TO BREAK THE LAW WHAT ELSE WILL THEY DO?
A reputable contractor cannot afford to simply "waive" your deductible. They must make up for that loss somewhere and that typically comes at the homeowners expense. Corners are often cut with materials/products and during installation, also insurance claims invoices are often over inflated or falsified to make up for lost revenue.
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IT IS AGAINST THE LAW TO INTENTIONALY DEFRAUD OR DECIEVE THE INSURANCE COMPANY!
YOU could be charged with a misdemeanor or felony, depending on the claim amount even if the "roofing contractor" misstated the facts. YOU are the one under contract with the insurance company and equally responsible if the law is violated. Read the Texas Codes below:
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TEXAS BUSINESS AND COMMERCE CODE
TITLE 3. INSOLVENCY, FRAUDULENT TRANSFERS, AND FRAUD CHAPTER 27. FRAUD https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/BC/htm/BC.27.htm#27.02 |
TEXAS PENAL CODE
TITLE 7. OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY CHAPTER 35. INSURANCE FRAUD https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PE/htm/PE.35.htm |
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WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO
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The RCAT Licensed Roofing Contractor program was developed to increase consumer protection and secure public confidence in the roofing industry by elevating the roofing contractor's knowledge, skills and professionalism through voluntary self-regulation.
The Roofing Contractors Association of Texas requires that roofing contractors go through a rigorous screening and examination process before they can become licensed and they must obtain yearly continuing education. RCAT takes the pressure off of you and takes on the responsibility of declaring that a contractor has met the standards of a true professional contractor. Both commercial and residential roofing contractors can become licensed. The principal goal of this voluntary licensing program is to increase contractor professionalism and consumer confidence in the roofing industry, as well as to assure homeowners, architects, developers, and general contractors that their roofing contractor is experienced, reliable and knowledgeable.
To find a RCAT Licensed Roofing Contractors in your area, search our directory by your zip code using the "Find A Contractor" link on this page, or call the Roofing Contractors Association of Texas today at (800) 997-6631 or (512) 251-7690.
The Roofing Contractors Association of Texas requires that roofing contractors go through a rigorous screening and examination process before they can become licensed and they must obtain yearly continuing education. RCAT takes the pressure off of you and takes on the responsibility of declaring that a contractor has met the standards of a true professional contractor. Both commercial and residential roofing contractors can become licensed. The principal goal of this voluntary licensing program is to increase contractor professionalism and consumer confidence in the roofing industry, as well as to assure homeowners, architects, developers, and general contractors that their roofing contractor is experienced, reliable and knowledgeable.
To find a RCAT Licensed Roofing Contractors in your area, search our directory by your zip code using the "Find A Contractor" link on this page, or call the Roofing Contractors Association of Texas today at (800) 997-6631 or (512) 251-7690.
Safe Roofs Over Texas is a RCAT initiative with the sole mission of raising public awareness about the widespread, devastating effects of roofing fraud, how to avoid falling victim, and how we can protect consumers everywhere. Learn more at:
www.saferoofsovertexas.com
www.saferoofsovertexas.com
The content of this website is provided for informational purposes only. No legal liability or other responsibility is accepted by or on behalf of RCAT for any errors, omissions, or statements on this site, or any site to which these pages connect.
The Roofing Contractors Association of Texas is not in a position to make recommendations as to its members' skills, experience and capabilities. Home and building owners should base their decisions on the qualities they deem most important in a roofing contractor. RCAT does not control the content or endorse the statements or promises of its members on any pages maintained by them, and accepts no responsibility for any loss, damage or inconvenience caused as a result of reliance on such information.
RCAT cannot control the content or take responsibility for pages maintained by external providers. Where RCAT provide links to sites, it does not by doing so endorse any information or opinions appearing in them. RCAT accepts no liability whatsoever over the availability of linked pages.
The Roofing Contractors Association of Texas is not in a position to make recommendations as to its members' skills, experience and capabilities. Home and building owners should base their decisions on the qualities they deem most important in a roofing contractor. RCAT does not control the content or endorse the statements or promises of its members on any pages maintained by them, and accepts no responsibility for any loss, damage or inconvenience caused as a result of reliance on such information.
RCAT cannot control the content or take responsibility for pages maintained by external providers. Where RCAT provide links to sites, it does not by doing so endorse any information or opinions appearing in them. RCAT accepts no liability whatsoever over the availability of linked pages.
