RCAT Licensed Roofing Contractor — residential certification

RCAT-certified contractors have chosen to meet standards the state doesn't require. Residential certification eligibility requires the applicant to have been a principal of a Texas-domiciled roofing company at a fixed physical address for at least 2 continuous years, carry $300,000 combined single limit general liability insurance (or alternatively a $100,000 surety/property bond or letter of credit), hold workers compensation coverage complying with Texas law (or file a DWC Form-005 non-subscriber notice), and pass both a business/safety exam and a residential roofing exam with at least 70% on each. Certification involves an exam fee and an annual renewal fee that includes continuing-education hours at approved workshops; current fee amounts are published at rcat.net. RCAT certification indicates professionalism and business maturity — but like any credential, it does not guarantee workmanship on any individual job. One note on drift: BBB good standing was listed as an RCAT eligibility requirement in earlier documentation but was not found on the current rcat.net licensing page as of April 2026, so homeowners should verify current eligibility criteria directly at rcat.net rather than relying on older summaries. Homeowners weighing this signal often pair it with job-specific references and manufacturer certifications that signal installer-level competency. [Source: Roofing Contractors Association of Texas]