5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Roofer in AlabamaProtect Your Home and Your Wallet — The 2026 Alabama Homeowner Checklist

Go to hblb.alabama.gov and search the contractor's name or license number. All licensed Alabama General Contractors appear in the database with their license status, expiration date, and any disciplinary actions. MAC Construction holds AL License #30154 — you can verify it right now. If a contractor cannot provide a license number, do not hire them.

Yes. Any roofing project valued at $10,000 or more in Alabama requires the contractor to hold a valid Alabama General Contractor License issued by the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors (ALBGC). Smaller projects may fall under a threshold, but hiring a licensed contractor regardless of project size protects you from liability, code violations, and uninsured worker injuries on your property.

Ask whether the estimate is a binding written quote or just an estimate. A binding written quote means the price you are quoted is the price on your final invoice — no surprise charges unless you add new items. MAC Construction provides binding written quotes on every project. If a contractor gives you a loose estimate verbally, the final invoice may be significantly higher.

Yes. After every major storm, out-of-state storm chasers arrive in Alabama without an Alabama contractor license. These crews often lack the liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage required by law, leaving homeowners liable for on-site injuries and unable to pursue warranty claims. Always verify the Alabama license number at hblb.alabama.gov before signing anything.

Yes. MAC Construction provides free roof inspections throughout the Wiregrass region — Dothan, Enterprise, Ozark, Headland, and surrounding areas. The inspection generates a full set of timestamped digital photos of every area of concern. Note: MAC provides a photo report, not a written inspection report. The photos are yours and are exactly what your insurance adjuster needs. No cost, no obligation.

Ask for a Certificate of Insurance (COI) showing: (1) General Liability — minimum $500,000 per occurrence, (2) Workers' Compensation covering all employees on your project. If a worker is injured on your property and the contractor has no workers' comp, you may be liable. Request the COI before work begins and call the insurance company to verify it is active.

A reputable Alabama roofer provides two warranties: (1) a manufacturer warranty on materials (typically 25–50 years for architectural shingles, lifetime for premium products) and (2) a workmanship warranty from the contractor covering installation. MAC Construction provides a 5-year written workmanship warranty. If a contractor offers no workmanship warranty, walk away.

Walk away if the contractor: (1) cannot provide an Alabama license number, (2) asks for full payment upfront, (3) does not carry workers' compensation, (4) cannot provide a binding written quote, (5) refuses to pull a permit when one is required, (6) is not based in Alabama and has no local address, (7) pressures you to sign immediately after a storm. These are the patterns common in storm-chaser fraud.

Alabama law generally allows homeowners to perform work on their own primary residence without a contractor license. However, most mortgage lenders, insurance companies, and local building inspectors require licensed contractor work for claims, warranties, and permits. Additionally, DIY roofing without proper safety equipment carries significant fall risk. Hiring AL License #30154 — verified contractor protects your investment and your family.