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How to Check a Metal Roofing Contractor's License With the CSLB

The most useful thing you can do before hiring a metal roofer takes about two minutes and costs nothing: look up the license. The Contractors State License Board publishes every California contractor's record online. Here is how to run the lookup and what each part of the record tells you.

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  • CSLB #888710
  • Since 2006
  • Fabricated in Van Nuys
  • No Subcontractors

Why the License Check Comes First

Almost everything else you will hear from a contractor is a claim: years of experience, quality of work, how they treat customers. The license record is different. It is kept by the state, it is public, and it tells you who you are actually dealing with. It is also the record you would rely on if something went wrong, because the CSLB handles complaints against licensed contractors.

Run the check before the first visit, not after the bid arrives. It saves an afternoon if the answer is not what you expected.

How to Run the CSLB Lookup

  1. Open the CSLB Check a License page.
  2. Search by license number if you have it. It should be on the contractor's bid, contract, website and truck. You can also search by business name or by a person's name.
  3. Open the record and read it from top to bottom. The sections below explain what to look for.

To see a real example, search for 888710. That is our license, held by Eclipse Remodeling & Roofing Inc, doing business as Eclipse Metal Roofing.

What to Look for on the Record

License Status

The record should show the license as current and active. If it shows as expired, suspended or inactive, the company should not be contracting for your roof until that changes. Ask about it directly.

Business Name and dba

The name on the record should match the name on your contract. Many companies trade under a dba, a "doing business as" name, and the record will show it. If the name on the truck does not appear on the license at all, ask whose license the work will be done under.

Classifications

California licenses are issued by classification. For roofing, the one to look for is C-39 Roofing. Some metal roofing companies also hold C-43 Sheet Metal, which covers forming and installing sheet metal. Our license carries both. A general building license alone is a different thing, and is worth asking about if a roofing company holds only that.

Issue Date

The record shows when the license was first issued. It is not a measure of quality, but it tells you how long the company has been accountable to the state under that number.

Contractor Bond

Licensed contractors must keep a contractor bond on file. The record shows the bonding company and the bond number. A bond is not insurance for your roof, but its presence is a condition of an active license.

Workers Compensation

The record shows either a workers compensation policy or an exemption. An exemption generally means the contractor has said it has no employees. That matters on a roofing job: if a company tells you its own crews will install your roof, you would expect to see a policy on file, not an exemption.

Complaints and Disciplinary Actions

The record also lists certain legal actions and disciplinary history. Read anything listed, and ask the contractor about it. The CSLB explains what is and is not shown on the record at cslb.ca.gov.

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What the License Check Does Not Tell You

The record confirms that a contractor is allowed to do the work. It does not tell you whether their crew installs the roof, where the panels come from, or what the bid includes. For that, use our questions to ask a metal roofing contractor, and compare written scopes as described in how to choose a metal roofing contractor.

It also will not tell you about the warranty. A metal roof usually has a finish warranty from the coil maker and a workmanship warranty from the contractor. Ask for both in writing before you sign.

Other Checks Worth a Few Minutes

  • The permit. Ask which building department will review your roof. In Los Angeles neighborhoods like Brentwood, Pacific Palisades or Sherman Oaks that is usually LADBS; Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood and Malibu run their own.
  • The contract. A California home improvement contract should show the contractor's name and license number, describe the work and the payment schedule, and include a notice of your right to cancel.
  • The down payment. State law limits it. If you are asked for much more up front, ask why.
  • The people. Ask to meet the person who will lead your job. A license is held by a company; a roof is built by a crew.

Our License, for the Record

Best Metal Roofing Contractor is a website operated by Eclipse Remodeling & Roofing Inc, dba Eclipse Metal Roofing, CSLB #888710, classes C-39 Roofing and C-43 Sheet Metal. We have worked in Los Angeles since 2006, we custom-fabricate panels in-house in Van Nuys, and our own crews install every roof. Please check the record yourself. Then, if you would like a written scope to compare, contact us.

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FAQ

Questions Los Angeles Homeowners Ask

How do I check a roofing contractor's license in California?

Use the CSLB Check a License tool on cslb.ca.gov and search by license number, business name or personnel name. Read the status, classes, bond and workers comp sections.

What license class covers metal roofing?

C-39 Roofing covers roofing work. Some metal roofers also hold C-43 Sheet Metal. Eclipse Metal Roofing holds both under CSLB #888710.

What does a workers comp exemption on a license mean?

It generally means the contractor has told the state it has no employees. If a company says its own crew will install your roof, ask why the record shows an exemption rather than a policy.

Is checking the license enough to choose a contractor?

It is the first step, not the last. Next, ask who installs the roof and where the panels are made, and compare written scopes. Our guide to how to choose a metal roofing contractor covers the rest.

Where can I compare metal roofing contractors in Los Angeles?

Start with the checklist on our best metal roofing contractor Los Angeles page, then use the questions to ask a metal roofing contractor with each company you talk to.

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