Make Sure Your Roof Cleaner is Covered with Workers’ Compensation Code 5551
Make Sure Your Roof Cleaner is Covered with Workers’ Compensation Code 5551
Think all roofers and roof cleaners are the same, despite variations in price? Think again. When you hire any random roofer, it’s really important to verify a few facts, and one of the most important is whether they are properly insured as a “roofer.” Because of the way worker’s compensation works, anyone performing any type of work on a residential roof, including cleaning, is considered a “roofer,” and as a homeowner, you become liable for any injuries sustained on your roof. There are many companies out there who do not back themselves up with the appropriate insurance, and just because they advertise themselves as “licensed & insured” does not mean they are, nor does it mean it is a guarantee that they have the right coverage. Therefore, it is in your best interest to do the most responsible thing when hiring a roof cleaning company, and research them thoroughly. Read more
