Do roofers in Oregon need to be licensed?

Yes. Anyone performing residential or commercial roofing work in Oregon for compensation must be licensed by the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB). Hiring an unlicensed roofer can void manufacturer warranties, expose you to liability if someone is injured on your property, and leave you with no recourse if the work fails.

How do I verify an Oregon CCB license?

Go to search.ccb.state.or.us/search/ and use the contractor search. You can verify the license number, license status, bond and insurance, and any complaint history. Always do this before signing.

What's the difference between a bond and insurance?

A bond protects you against damages or unfinished work — Oregon requires roofers to carry one. Liability insurance protects against property damage and worker injuries on your site. A legitimate Oregon roofer carries both.

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Oregon CCB-Licensed Roofer Checklist: How to Vet Any Roofer Before You Sign.

Updated May 14, 2026 ~6 min read By the Storm Roofing team

Quick Answer

Before hiring any Oregon roofer, verify these seven things: (1) a current Oregon CCB license, (2) a contractor bond and liability insurance, (3) a fixed physical office address, (4) a written, itemized estimate, (5) named manufacturer warranties, (6) clear references and recent work, and (7) zero red flags (no high-pressure tactics, no door-knocking after storms, no "today only" pricing).

1. A current Oregon CCB license

Oregon requires every contractor doing residential or commercial roofing work to be licensed through the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB). The license number should appear on every estimate, every business card, and every advertisement.

How to verify: go to search.ccb.state.or.us and use the contractor search. Confirm the license is current (not expired or suspended) and check the complaint history.

2. Bond and liability insurance

Oregon CCB requires every contractor to carry a contractor's bond. You can verify this when you look up the license. Beyond that, a legitimate roofer carries a current Certificate of Insurance (COI). A legitimate roofer will provide one without hesitation.

3. A real, fixed office address

Fly-by-night operators tend not to have a fixed address. While a P.O. box may not be a red flag, it should cause prospective customers to use extra caution. We are proud to operate out of an office right here in Springfield near Gateway Mall.

4. A written, itemized estimate

Verbal estimates and one-line totals are red flags. A legitimate estimate breaks out:

Tear-off and disposal
Decking inspection and per-sheet replacement pricing
Underlayment specification (synthetic vs. felt)
Ice-and-water shield at valleys, eaves, and penetrations
Drip edge and starter row
The specific roofing product (manufacturer, line, color)
Flashing material at all penetrations
Ventilation plan
Labor and cleanup
Warranties (manufacturer)
The contractor's CCB license number
Total price and payment terms

If any of these are missing, ask why. A reputable roofer will be happy to revise the estimate. If they push back, walk away.

5. Named manufacturer warranties

The estimate should specify the warranty tier that comes with your chosen roofing product. Different shingle product lines come with different warranty levels (basic, system, lifetime, etc.). Some manufacturers offer extended warranties only when installed by certified contractors — confirm what applies to your install.

6. References and recent work

Ask for references from completed projects in the last 12 months and an address of a recent install you can drive past.

7. Red flags to walk away from

Door-to-door solicitation, especially after a windstorm or hailstorm. Reputable Oregon roofers don't operate this way.
"Today-only" pricing or extreme discount pressure.
Large up-front deposits.
No CCB license number on materials.
Cash-only payment terms.
Pressure to sign on the spot.
Out-of-state phone numbers or no local presence.
Promises that sound too good to be true (lifetime everything, half the market price, finished in one day).
Insistence on a check made out to a person, not a business.

If you see two or more of these, walk away. There's no shortage of legitimate Oregon roofers — there's no need to take a chance.

FAQs

How do I look up a contractor's CCB license?

Visit search.ccb.state.or.us and use the contractor search. You can search by license number, business name, or contractor name. The result shows license status, expiration, bond, insurance, and complaint history.

What happens if I hire an unlicensed roofer?

Several bad things can happen: manufacturer warranties may be voided, you have no recourse through CCB if the work fails, and you can be liable if a worker is injured on your property. The savings are never worth it.

Is Storm Roofing CCB-licensed?

Yes. Storm Roofing is fully licensed and insured in both Oregon and Washington. Our license numbers appear on every estimate and at the bottom of every page on this site: Oregon CCB #247572 and Washington CCB #STORMRL744JF.

Should I get multiple estimates?

Yes — two or three is reasonable. But pay attention to what is being quoted. Make sure you are comparing materials of the same caliber in your estimates. A lower up-front price with vague scope often costs more in the end.