Certifications & Licenses

Why Homeowners and Business Owners Choose Us

When you hire a contractor, you aren’t just paying for materials and labor—you are investing in the safety, efficiency, and long-term value of your property.

While many contractors learn on the job, we back our craftsmanship with elite, nationally recognized certifications. Our team combines advanced forensic diagnostic skills, modern aerial technology, and rigorous building science to deliver work that lasts.

HAAG Certified Inspector (Residential Roofs & Wind Damage)

• What it is: HAAG certifications are considered the gold standard in the roofing industry for damage assessment and inspection. Certified professionals receive rigorous forensic engineering training to evaluate weather damage, aging, design flaws, and installation defects across all roof types and slope angles.
• Requirements: Completing intensive coursework, passing comprehensive forensic damage exams, and submitting to ongoing annual recertification.
• Why it matters to clients: When dealing with storm damage or insurance claims, insurance adjusters respect HAAG findings. A HAAG inspector speaks the exact language of insurance carriers, accurately distinguishing between normal wear-and-tear vs. storm impact.
• What it means for your project: You get precise diagnostic reports that eliminate guesswork, leading to smoother, faster, and fairer insurance claim processing without delays.

Certified HAAG Roofing Inspector | HAAG Inspector Search

Tile Roofing Institute (TRI Alliance) Certification

• What it is: A specialized credential focusing strictly on concrete and clay tile roofing systems, issued by the Tile Roofing Industry Alliance. It emphasizes strict adherence to building code requirements, high-wind application guidelines, and proper flashing/underlayment techniques.
• Requirements: Completing TRI’s code-based technical curriculum (including regional and high-wind installation codes) and passing a rigorous technical exam, with recertification required every two years.
• Why it matters to clients: Tile roofs are heavy, complex, and prone to leaks if installed improperly. Certification guarantees that the contractor knows the precise structural loading, proper underlayment layering, and fastener methods required for a tile roof.
• What it means for your project: Your investment in a tile roof is protected with expert craftsmanship engineered to resist high winds, heavy weather, and structural leaks for decades.

Tile Roofing Industry Alliance Certified | TRI Membership Search

Building Science Principles (BSP)

• What it is: A knowledge-based credential from the Building Performance Institute (BPI) covering how a home’s building envelope, insulation, ventilation, and mechanical systems work together as one system.
• Requirements: Passing BPI’s Building Science Principles exam, a 100-question test covering building envelope performance, insulation, air sealing, and mechanical systems.
• Why it matters to clients: Mark Tate has completed this training, giving him the background to recommend energy-efficient and ventilation products suited to how your home actually performs, rather than a one-size-fits-all upgrade.
• What it means for your project: Better-informed recommendations when it comes to ventilation and energy-efficient improvements for your home.

Building Science Principles Certification

FAA Licensed Drone Pilot (Part 107 Remote Pilot)

• What it is: A federal license issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under 14 CFR Part 107. It grants legal authority to fly Unmanned Aircraft Systems (drones) for commercial and inspection purposes.
• Requirements: Passing the FAA’s aeronautical knowledge exam at an FAA-certified testing center, clearing TSA background vetting, and undergoing recurrent FAA safety training every 24 months.
• Why it matters to clients: High-resolution aerial mapping allows thorough inspections of steep, high, or hazardous roofs without risking property damage or worker safety. Using an unlicensed operator can expose property owners to federal compliance issues.
• What it means for your project: Safer, highly detailed visual inspections with 100% legal compliance and zero risk of accidental damage to your roof during assessment.

Certified Remote Pilot Certification

Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

• What it is: The official state licensing authority regulating construction trade contractors. Holding an active license signifies the contractor is legally authorized to execute work in their trade classification.
• Requirements: Demonstrating a minimum of 4 years of journey-level experience, passing trade and business law exams, undergoing criminal background checks, and posting a contractor’s bond along with active Workers’ Compensation and general liability coverage.
• Why it matters to clients: This is the baseline badge of consumer protection. It ensures you are working with a vetted professional backed by mandatory state bonding and comprehensive insurance.
• What it means for your project: Total peace of mind knowing your project is fully insured, legally compliant, and protected against liabilities.

CSLB License

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