Check Certifications & Insurance
Verify the roofer has proper qualifications and coverage.
- ✓ Public liability insurance (minimum £2 million)
- ✓ Employer's liability insurance
- ✓ NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) membership
- ✓ Competent Roofer scheme certification
- ✓ Trading standards approved
Review Online Reputation
Check reviews and ratings across multiple platforms.
- ✓ Google My Business reviews (4.5+ stars)
- ✓ Trustpilot ratings and feedback
- ✓ Checkatrade profile and reviews
- ✓ Which? Trusted Traders membership
- ✓ Local Facebook community recommendations
Verify Local Presence
Ensure they're established local contractors.
- ✓ Registered UK business address
- ✓ Local landline telephone number
- ✓ Years of trading in your area
- ✓ Recent local project examples
- ✓ Local supplier relationships
Get Multiple Quotes
Compare detailed written estimates from several roofers.
- ✓ At least 3 detailed written quotes
- ✓ Material specifications included
- ✓ Labour costs breakdown
- ✓ Warranty terms clearly stated
- ✓ Timeline and project schedule
Red Flags to Avoid
- ❌ Door-to-door cold calling or unsolicited visits
- ❌ Demands for large upfront payments
- ❌ No written contract or estimate
- ❌ Unusually low quotes compared to others
- ❌ High-pressure sales tactics
- ❌ No fixed business address
- ❌ Cash-only payment requests