Licenses, documents and fixes buyers look for when you sell a roofing company
| Done | Issue | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| [ ] | State contractor license | Usually tied to the entity and a qualifying individual. In California a license cannot be transferred to a new entity; a new owner or entity applies for its own license, posts new bonds and shows workers' comp coverage. |
| [ ] | Qualifier / master license holder | If you are the qualifier (RMO/RME, master plumber or electrician), the license qualification leaves when you do. The buyer needs a qualified person in place before closing, or you agree to stay on for a transition. |
| [ ] | Warranty obligations | Workmanship warranties on past jobs stay with the entity in a stock sale; in an asset sale the purchase agreement decides who honors them. |
Platforms often pay cash plus rollover equity and may use earn-outs tied to retail revenue. Individual buyers rely on SBA loans and seller notes.
Main Street sales typically take 6-10 months after going to market (IBBA Market Pulse Q2 2026).
Rules vary by state; confirm licensing and transfer requirements with counsel. General information, not legal or tax advice.
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