08/18/2026
Virginia law requires a contractor's license number to appear on every contract they write.
That one sentence tells you more about a contractor than almost anything else they can say. If the license number is not on the contract, there is a reason.
Beyond the license number, a roofing contract worth signing should include:
The full scope of work, materials, brands, and installation method.
A start date and an estimated completion date.
The total cost and the payment schedule.
Both the manufacturer warranty terms and the contractor's labor warranty.
Who is responsible for pulling the permit.
If any of those things are missing, ask for them before you sign. A contractor who cannot produce a complete contract is not a contractor who has done this many times before.
Better View Roofing and Siding puts everything in writing. License number on every contract. Scope spelled out. No surprises after the job starts.
Full checklist at the link below.
https://www.yourbetterroofing.com/how-to-hire-a-safe-licensed-roofing-contractor