🛑 The Top 3 Things You MUST Know Before Hiring a Roofer in New Jersey

Before You Hire a Roofer in NJ—Read This First

Replacing your roof is a big investment—and one mistake can cost you thousands. Unfortunately, many New Jersey homeowners hire a contractor without realizing the risks, only to be left with leaks, denied warranties, or worse.

At Dream Home Roofing, we’ve seen the damage first-hand across towns like Hamilton, Cherry Hill, Sicklerville, Princeton, and beyond. So we’re pulling back the curtain and exposing what other companies won’t tell you.

Here are the 3 biggest red flags to watch for when hiring a roofing contractor—and how to protect yourself and your home.

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1. Does the Company Specialize in Roofing? Or Are They Just “General Construction”?

One of the most overlooked red flags is hiring a contractor who doesn’t specialize in roofing. Many companies advertise as general “construction,” “home improvement,” or “remodeling” businesses. Roofing is just one of many things they claim to do.

But here’s the truth:
Roofing requires precision. Even one exposed nail head or a slightly misaligned flashing can let water in, rot your deck, and destroy insulation or drywall.

Roofing isn’t a side hustle. It’s not something you “dabble” in.

At Dream Home Roofing, roofing is our core expertise. It’s in our name because it’s what we do—every single day. Our crews are trained in-house, not hired off Craigslist. When you hire us, you’re hiring a team of roofing technicians, not generalists.

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2. Do They Subcontract the Labor? (Most Do—And Won’t Tell You)

This is one of the roofing industry’s dirtiest secrets. Many contractors who appear legitimate are really middlemen—sales companies that win the job, then subcontract the actual roofing work to the lowest bidder.

This creates major problems for you:

• You don’t know who’s really on your roof
• Quality and safety vary with each crew
• Warranty coverage may not apply
• You could be on the hook for injuries if they’re not insured

At Dream Home Roofing, we never subcontract. Every member of our team is a trained employee. That means consistent craftsmanship, better accountability, and safer job sites.

It also means that your warranty is valid, because the work is done by a certified, manufacturer-approved crew.

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3. Do They Carry REAL Insurance? (Here’s What Most Won’t Say)

This one’s critical: The State of New Jersey only requires $500,000 in liability insurance to register as a contractor.

That might sound like a lot—but for roofing, it’s nowhere near enough.

What you need to ask about is Workers’ Compensation insurance. This is what protects YOU if someone falls or gets injured on your property. And guess what? Many contractors either:

• Don’t carry it
• Say “the subs carry their own”
• Or avoid it by not calling themselves roofers

Why?

Because true roofing insurance is expensive. Including “roofing” in your business name raises premiums. That’s why many companies call themselves things like “XYZ Construction” or “Home Services Inc.” They’re hiding what they really do to keep insurance costs low—but it leaves you at risk.

At Dream Home Roofing, we proudly:

• Include “roofing” in our name
• Carry full general liability and Workers’ Comp insurance
• Show proof of insurance to every homeowner—before you sign anything
• Work directly with top manufacturers like GAF to stay compliant and certified

We don’t cut corners. We don’t take chances. And we don’t expose you to liability.

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🚨 The Bottom Line

Roofing isn’t just another home improvement job. It’s critical structural work, and it needs to be handled by real professionals—not handymen, not subcontractors, and not slick-talking sales reps.

✅ Dream Home Roofing is:

• Veteran-owned
• Family-run
• Technician-led
• Fully insured, fully certified, and fully transparent

We serve homeowners across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, and Connecticut with integrity, skill, and no pressure. And we back every roof with manufacturer-grade warranties.

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📅 Book a Free Roof Inspection with Real Roofers—Not Sales Reps

When you book a quote with Dream Home Roofing, you’re not meeting a commission-driven closer. You’re meeting a trained roofing technician who will:

• Inspect your entire roof system
• Show you photos and explain everything
• Evaluate ventilation, flashing, gutters, and structure
• Give you a no-pressure, no-obligation written quote

📞 Call us at (609) 379-9816
🌐 Schedule your Free Roof Inspection Now »

Protect your home. Hire smarter. Demand better. Choose Dream Home Roofing.