How do I verify a contractor is licensed?

Start by asking the contractor directly for their license number and the issuing authority. Licensing is trade-specific: plumbers and HVAC mechanics are typically licensed through your state's plumbing and mechanical systems licensing board; electrical contractors are licensed through your state's electrical licensing authority; general construction contractors register with your state licensing board. You can look up license status online through your state's professional licensing bureau online or through your state's contractor registration database. Before any work begins, also ask for a current certificate of general liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage. Confirm the coverage limits are adequate for your project—at minimum $1 million in general liability. EdgeLocal profiles include ratings and direct contact info, but license verification must be confirmed directly with the contractor and the relevant state agency.

Should I get multiple quotes from contractors?

Yes—always get at least two or three quotes before hiring any contractor for significant work. Multiple quotes let you compare price, scope, materials, and timeline, and help you spot outliers: a quote significantly lower than others may indicate missing scope or cut corners, while a much higher quote may not be justified. When collecting quotes, give each contractor a clear description of the project so you can make accurate comparisons. Ask each to break out labor and materials separately when possible, and confirm what's included: demolition, permits, materials, cleanup, and warranty. Ask for estimated start dates and project duration as well. Use EdgeLocal to quickly find several rated contractors in your area so you can start the quote process without extensive additional research.

Five Star Carpentry

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100 YEARS Five Star is a family-owned and operated business. Five Star’s owner is a third generation roofer . His family has been serving the Iowa and Illinois area for nearly 100 years. Consistently superior service has made Five Star Home Improvement the most trusted name in roofing. Call us anytime at 319-250-0061 for our Iowa City / Cedar Rapids office. You can also click here for a free quote on roofing, windows, siding, insulation, and gutters.  Serving all of Iowa and Illinois including: Johnson County , North Liberty , West Branch , Solon , Tiffin , Coralville , University Heights , Mount Vernon , Newport and through our Quad Cities location servicing Davenport , Rock Island & Moline. RESIDENTIAL SHINGLE ROOFING FLAT ROOFING WINDOWS GUTTERS SIDING INSULATION REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE COMMERCIAL EPDM ROOFING TPO ROOFING FLAT ROOFING PVC ROOFING RUBBER ROOFING ROOF MAINTENANCE ROOF REPAIR FEATURED SERVICES Roofing LEARN MORE Roofing Over the years, we have provided exceptional customer service and unparalleled value with our roofing services including metal roofing and modified bitumen roofing solutions, and a lifetime of workmanship backed by warranties that exceed industry standards LEARN MORE Siding LEARN MORE Siding Over the past years, we have delivered outstanding customer service, value with our products and lifetime workmanship, and warranties that are far above the industry standard. LEARN MORE Gutters LEARN MORE Gutters Over the past years, we have delivered outstanding customer service, value with our products and lifetime workmanship, and warranties that are far above the industry standard. LEARN MORE Windows LEARN MORE Windows Over the past years, we have delivered outstanding customer service, value with our products and lifetime workmanship, and warranties that are far above the industry standard. LEARN MORE WHY CHOOSE US? FINANCING 100% FINANCING-ZERO DOWN PLATINUM WE ARE A PLATINUM PREFERRED CONTRACTOR FOR OWENS CORNING WARRANTY 50 YEAR LABOR AND MATERIAL WARRANTY. CALL FOR DETAILS NUMBER 1 ROOFER VOTED THE NUMBER 1 ROOFING CONTRACTOR 2021/2022 CLICK PLAY TO WATCH VIDEO We are proud to be an Owens Corning™ Roofing Platinum Preferred Contractor. It’s just one more way we provide our customers peace of mind. Platinum Preferred Contractors are hand selected by Owens Corning as the top tier of the Owens Corning Roofing Contractor Network. Platinum Preferred Contractors represent less than 1% of the roofing contractors in the industry. LEARN MORE LEARN MORE FEATURED WORK Roofing Gallery LEARN MORE Window Gallery LEARN MORE Gutter Gallery LEARN MORE Siding Gallery LEARN MORE Proud Member of National Women in Roofing (NWiR) Five Star Home Improvement is a proud member of the National Women in Roofing (NWiR) association. NWiR supports the advancement of the careers of women roofing professionals. Five Star shares similar values with NWiR, empowering women with leadership and training skills that can help drive a new level of excellence within the roofing industry. TESTIMONIALS Jesse B Phil was able to come out to my house on a Sunday to take measurements. He made the process painless. There crew that did the roofing was fast and they… READ MORE Dolly C Overall my experience was really good. Ryan was an excellent representative of the benefits of using Five Star and its products. He gave me the space to make a solid… READ MORE lisa M Phil was amazing to work with. He worked well with the insurance adjuster to ensure claim coverage and made sure our roof got replaced in a timely manner. I’d highly… READ MORE Tami Ivory They came when they said they would and were finished in one day. They cleaned up the construction completely the same day. My yard looked amazing too. As though they… READ MORE Thomas W Enjoyed greatly working with Phil in getting a quote. We were under a tight time window in wanting to get the roof done before solar installation and appreciated the honesty… READ MORE Mr. & Mrs. Roling “When we asked questions they answered without making us feel we shouldn’t be asking questions. They always left things very clean at the end of the day.” READ MORE Mr. Kalmes “These are the caliber of men you want on your property, workmanship, and representing your company. Impressive, throw them a bone every once in awhile.” READ MORE Mr. & Mrs. Keller “I appreciate how friendly and accommodating they were every day on the job. I know I slowed them down at times with all my questions. Please thank them for all… READ MORE Mersi A There’s nothing negative I can say about this company. I didn’t think Phil would come in to inspect our roof because it was raining especially since a different company I… READ MORE Jody G Five Star replaced the roof and ridge caps on my historic district home. The entire team was professional and the job was skillfully done. I highly recommend their service. READ MORE Joy W The entire process, from estimate to completion, was professional. Communication at all steps of the process was excellent, even my personal schedule was taken into consideration when scheduling appointments and… READ MORE Ryan N Thank you Five Star Home Improvement for the great experience! You not only did a great job on doing a complete makeover on our home but my wife and I… READ MORE Payton M All in all the roof looks great. Will be using you guys here in the near future. Thank you! READ MORE Lorrie C We are very pleased with our new roof from Five Star Home Improvement. The crew showed up when expected, finished the job in one day and left the property completely… READ MORE Doreen B We had our home shingled by Five Star the summer of 2019. We have a very large roof and it was completed in just 5 hours. No problems thus far.… READ MORE Jennifer S Working with Five Star Home Improvement for our roof replacement was easy! Everything was explained well and we were given a variety of options, including financing. Once the day arrived,… READ MORE Jesse B Phil was able to come out to my house on a Sunday to take measurements. He made the process painless. There crew that did the roofing was fast and they… READ MORE Dolly C Overall my experience was really good. Ryan was an excellent representative of the benefits of using Five Star and its products. He gave me the space to make a solid… READ MORE lisa M Phil was amazing to work with. He worked well with the insurance adjuster to ensure claim coverage and made sure our roof got replaced in a timely manner. I’d highly… READ MORE Tami Ivory They came when they said they would and were finished in one day. They cleaned up the construction completely the same day. My yard looked amazing too. As though they… READ MORE Thomas W Enjoyed greatly working with Phil in getting a quote. We were un...

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Contractor and licensing FAQs

How do I verify a contractor is licensed?
Start by asking the contractor directly for their license number and the issuing authority. Licensing is trade-specific: plumbers and HVAC mechanics are typically licensed through your state's plumbing and mechanical systems licensing board; electrical contractors are licensed through your state's electrical licensing authority; general construction contractors register with your state licensing board. You can look up license status online through your state's professional licensing bureau online or through your state's contractor registration database. Before any work begins, also ask for a current certificate of general liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage. Confirm the coverage limits are adequate for your project—at minimum $1 million in general liability. EdgeLocal profiles include ratings and direct contact info, but license verification must be confirmed directly with the contractor and the relevant state agency.
Should I get multiple quotes from contractors?
Yes—always get at least two or three quotes before hiring any contractor for significant work. Multiple quotes let you compare price, scope, materials, and timeline, and help you spot outliers: a quote significantly lower than others may indicate missing scope or cut corners, while a much higher quote may not be justified. When collecting quotes, give each contractor a clear description of the project so you can make accurate comparisons. Ask each to break out labor and materials separately when possible, and confirm what's included: demolition, permits, materials, cleanup, and warranty. Ask for estimated start dates and project duration as well. Use EdgeLocal to quickly find several rated contractors in your area so you can start the quote process without extensive additional research.

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