Your home’s roof is a significant investment that must be worked on with quality and care to ensure it can adequately protect those inside. Whether you’re needing to replace a few shingles from a recent storm or need a complete replacement, picking the right local roofing company makes all the difference. Today, we’ll be going over what to look for when selecting a roofing contractor, including licensing requirements and warning signs to watch out for. By the end of this guide, you should hopefully understand why customers consistently choose McCann’s Roofing near OKC as their local roofing contractor!

Hiring a properly certified roofer in Oklahoma City is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your home and your wallet. In Oklahoma, all roofing contractors are required to be registered with the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board (CIB) and are given a license number. You can use this license number and verify their registration on the CIB website. Choosing to go with someone who is not registered, just because they offer a better price or promise to do good work, could be detrimental down the road, as you forfeit any legal protection and run the increased risk of fraud. Additionally, ensuring that the roofing contractor has general liability insurance and workers’ compensation can protect both the homeowners and the contractor in the event of any unforeseen damage. 

Asking the right questions upfront can help weed out bad actors and less reputable contractors. A reliable contractor will be transparent, knowledgeable, and provide clear answers, while less reputable ones will often be vague and dodge hard-hitting questions. Below are some of the questions you should be asking during your first consultation:

• How long have you been working in the Oklahoma City Metro area?
• Can you provide me with local references or addresses of recently completed projects?
• What types of materials and warranties do you offer?
• Do you handle all of the permits and cleanups?
• What are your average projected timelines, and how do you handle weather delays?

 
Having these questions addressed upfront can help build trust and avoid headaches down the road.

Unfortunately, choosing the wrong roofing company in Oklahoma City can potentially cost you thousands in scams and poor workmanship. Be wary of out-of-town companies that show up in droves right after a storm. We call them “storm chasers”, and they often look to take advantage of vulnerable homeowners with extensive roof damage. Avoid contractors who ask for payment in full up front. While a reasonable deposit is normal, you should never pay the total amount until after the work is done and you are satisfied. Another red flag is that if a contractor avoids any written contracts or offers vague timelines for jobs. Lastly, any sales tactics or deals that seem “too good to be true,” such as covering your insurance deductible, are a major red flag as they often cut corners to cover the cost. 

McCann’s Roofing and Construction has built a reputation across OKC for showin’ up, doin’ the job right, and treatin’ folks fair. We’re locally owned, storm-tested, and proud to offer expert roof repairs, full replacements, and help with insurance claims after Oklahoma storms.

Now servin’ even more of our neighbors with our newest office in Norman–Moore, opening in 2025!

Whether you’ve got wind damage, a leaky roof, or just know it’s time for an upgrade, we’ve got your back.