Three roofers wanted $32k after the June hailstorm. Roof Doctor NM walked the roof, took 84 photos, and said the hail was cosmetic. Saved me from a fraudulent claim.
Sarah K.Albuquerque · Nob Hill
Fair Comparison
Licensed NM Roofer vs. Handyman / Unlicensed Bidder
NM law requires a CID license for any roof job over $7,200. Handymen often bid these jobs anyway. Here's what a homeowner actually gives up by hiring one — and why we won't forward a scope to an unlicensed bidder.
Dimension
Roof Doctor NM
Handyman or unlicensed roofer
Legal to bid roofs > $7,200
Yes — CID licensed
No — illegal in NM
Homeowners insurance recognizes the work
Yes
May void coverage on that roof
Manufacturer warranty valid
Yes — certified installer
No — manufacturer voids
Workers' comp if someone falls
Carried
Rarely carried — you're the deep pocket
Price
Market
40-60% cheaper
Real cost after a leak in year 2
Warranty covers it
You pay again
Bottom line
The handyman price is real. The savings aren't — one leak inside the warranty period erases 3 years of price gap and voids your insurance on the whole roof. This is why our vetting has a hard license floor.
Next step
See the difference in your own quote.
Book the free on-site inspection, or send a photo and we'll tell you what to do next. No sales pitch — we don't install roofs.