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  "name": "What licenses and insurance should a roofing contractor have in California?",
  "description": "In California, a roofing contractor should have a valid **C-39 roofing contractor license** and carry both **general liability insurance and workers’ compensati",
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        "text": "In California, a roofing contractor should have a valid **C-39 roofing contractor license** and carry both **general liability insurance and workers’ compensation**. You should ask for proof of all three before signing any agreement.\n\nLicensing helps ensure the contractor meets state requirements for knowledge and business practices, while insurance protects you if a worker is injured or property is damaged. Unlicensed or uninsured roofers are a serious financial risk.\n\nKey factors:\n- Active C-39 license status under the business name on your contract\n- Workers’ compensation insurance for anyone on your roof\n- General liability coverage appropriate for your project size\n- Local business registration where applicable\n\nLook up the license status on the state’s contractor board website and request certificates of insurance sent directly from the insurer. If a contractor resists providing documentation, treat that as a non-negotiable red flag and look elsewhere."
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