We're RCAT Licensed
In Texas, that's a choice — not a requirement.
Texas Does Not License Roofing Contractors
Here's something most homeowners don't know. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation licenses electricians, plumbers, and HVAC techs — but not the trade responsible for the single most important system protecting your home.
In Texas, anyone can print business cards, buy a ladder, and call themselves a roofer. No exam. No proof of insurance. No registration.
After a hailstorm, that's exactly the gap out-of-state crews drive their trucks through.
Greenleaf Roofing decided to be held to a standard anyway. Nicholas Bass, our principal, is a Licensed Roofing Contractor through the Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT), License #03-0737 — held since 2026 for both residential and commercial roofing.
What It Takes to Earn an RCAT License
- At least two years operating a Texas roofing company as a principal, from a fixed business address
- A notarized application reviewed by the association
- Proof of current general liability and workers' compensation insurance
- A written examination covering roofing systems, code, safety, and business practices
- Continuing education every single year — the license lapses if it isn't maintained, and a lapsed license can't simply be reinstated
- Agreement to abide by RCAT's code of ethics
What That Means for You
It means the person on your roof has verifiable experience in this state, has been tested on how roofing systems actually work, carries insurance that protects you if someone gets hurt on your property, and answers to a statewide association that can revoke the credential.
To be straightforward about it
An RCAT license is a voluntary industry credential, not a government license. Texas doesn't offer one. We hold it precisely because there was nothing forcing us to — and because in an unregulated market, we think you deserve something more than a promise.
Don't take our word for it
RCAT publishes a public directory of licensed Texas roofing contractors at rcat.net. Look us up before you call us.
Licensing Questions
Is Greenleaf Roofing licensed?
Yes. Nicholas Bass holds RCAT License #03-0737 through the Roofing Contractors Association of Texas. It's worth knowing that Texas does not issue a state roofing license — the RCAT credential is a voluntary program created by the industry to give property owners a real way to tell qualified contractors from unqualified ones.
Do roofers have to be licensed in Texas?
No. Roofing is not regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, so there's no state exam, insurance requirement, or registration for roofing contractors. Some cities require contractors to register locally in order to pull permits, but that's a permitting step, not a competency check.
How do I verify a roofer's RCAT license?
RCAT maintains a searchable public directory of licensed contractors at rcat.net. If a contractor tells you they're “licensed,” ask which license, ask for the number, and check it yourself. It takes about a minute.
What's the difference between RCAT licensed and manufacturer certified?
They cover different things. A manufacturer certification — GAF, CertainTeed, Malarkey — means we've been trained on a specific product line and can offer that manufacturer's warranties. An RCAT license covers the contractor: experience, insurance, tested knowledge, and ethics across all roofing systems. We hold both. See our manufacturer certifications.