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Generally, no. Tennessee contractor licenses have monetary limits that apply to individual projects. A contractor with a $25,000 limit generally cannot simply accept a $28,000 project by splitting it into smaller agreements. Verify the contractor’s actual monetary limit before signing.
Get the arrangement in writing. Confirm exactly how the payment will be credited toward your contract price, obtain the supplier’s invoice, and keep proof of payment. You should also make sure the contractor cannot later claim that the same amount is still owed.
Check the license independently before hiring. Confirm the contractor’s current status, classification, monetary limit, and legal business name. The license should cover the type and size of roofing project you are hiring the contractor to perform.
Yes. Determine whether a permit is required before work begins and put responsibility for obtaining it into the contract. Do not assume the roofer can start demolition and sort out permitting afterward. Permit requirements can vary depending on the property and local jurisdiction.
Get the relationship clearly documented. Find out whether the other company is an employee, subcontractor, or separate contractor and who is responsible for its work. Also verify that any subcontractor performing work requiring a Tennessee contractor license has the appropriate credential.
Treat it as a red flag. Tennessee does not allow contractors to artificially divide a project simply to avoid applicable licensing requirements or monetary limits. If the work is one project, the contractor should account for the actual overall project value.
Request a current certificate of general liability insurance and, when applicable, proof of workers’ compensation coverage. Verify that the named insured matches the contractor you are hiring and that the policy is currently active. Do not rely solely on an old certificate supplied with an estimate.
The contractor should clearly explain whether the workers are employees or independent subcontractors and provide appropriate proof of coverage or exemption when applicable. Do not casually agree to assume the contractor’s responsibility for workers’ compensation.
You cannot make a meaningful price comparison if one contractor has not clearly defined what is included. The scope should identify the work, materials, exclusions, payment schedule, cleanup, warranties, and procedures for additional work. A low number can become expensive when important work is left unspecified.
No. A roofer cannot guarantee what your insurance company will approve. Be cautious about contractors promising that insurance will definitely pay for the entire project. The contractor should provide an accurate scope and price while the insurer determines coverage under your policy.
Verify that the licensed individual is properly associated with the business and that the entity named in the contract is authorized to perform the work. The license, contract, insurance certificate, invoices, and payment instructions should all identify the responsible party consistently.
Confirm what the payment is for, what materials were purchased, and how that payment fits into the contract’s payment schedule. Keep delivery records, invoices, and receipts. Do not make a large payment simply because the contractor says the materials have arrived.
Not automatically. Find out who owns and operates the new company and whether the same people were involved with the previous business. Investigate unresolved complaints rather than assuming a new business name means a completely new contractor.
An Alabama contractor cannot simply rely on an Alabama license to perform work that requires Tennessee licensing. Tennessee has its own contractor licensing requirements and monetary limits. For projects below the state licensing threshold, local requirements may still apply, so verify the requirements for the specific Chattanooga property before hiring.
