Home Improvement Contractor - Licensed Contractors

If a roofing contractor's license is under contractor's bond suspension what does that mean?

btw, this is in California

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1. It could be several reasons and the state in which they are licensed, but here are two possibilities. License is under Contractors Bond Suspension. A contractor's bond may have been received by the Board but not yet processed. Once the bond is processed the suspension will be lifted retroactively to the effective date of the bond. Ask the contractor for proof of a contractor's bond and contact the bonding company to verify bond status. License is under suspension for failure to comply with Workers Comp. A workers´ compensation certificate or exemption statement may have been received by the Board but not yet processed. Once the certificate or exemption statement is processed the suspension will be lifted retroactively to the effective date of the certificate or exemption statement. Ask the contractor for proof of worker's compensation and contact the insurance company to verify coverage.
2. I know this is not direct answer of your question, but I want to mention it. I have been reading some article lately about some roofers in my area. Appearently, if the roofer does not pay for his supplies, the supplier can put a lein on your home. Make sure your roofer pays for the material. The one article I read suggested that when you contract the roofer, put in that his fees will be given in 3 payments. First payment as money down, Second payment when work is complete, and third payment when he produces lien wavier from supplier.
3. It means find another roofer.