Choosing a roofer is one of the higher-stakes decisions an Australian homeowner makes. This episode walks through the seven things that actually matter — from checking a contractor's licence on the state register, to reading reviews properly, to treating how a roofer communicates as a preview of the whole job.

In this episode:

• Why you must verify a roofer's licence on your state regulator's public register
• The two kinds of insurance to confirm before anyone steps on your roof
• How to compare itemised written quotes — and why the cheapest often leaves the most out
• Workmanship versus materials warranties, and the all-important question of what voids them
• Matching the roofer to your roof type — tile, Colorbond and slate are genuinely different trades
• Reading reviews properly: look for patterns, and for how a firm handles problems

Resources mentioned:

• Licences, insurance and warranties to check before hiring a roofer
• Roof repair costs in Australia

Full show notes and transcript: australianroofers.com/podcast/choosing-a-roofer-in-australia

The AustralianRoofers.com Podcast is produced by Australian Roofers — Australia's editorial directory of roofers. More episodes at australianroofers.com/podcast. Produced with AI narration.