
Only 7% of roofers in North America are invited to become GAF Certified™ Contractors. It can’t be bought. It can only be earned.*
Get peace of mind with a Certified™ Contractor
At GAF, we evaluate thousands of roofers in the country and make sure they're insured and have state licenses (in states that require them) so they can offer our best warranties.
This certification requires a minimum of 3 years of experience, is renewed yearly and requires the contractor to be:
Properly insured & licensed: For your protection, so you can rest easy knowing you're covered
- $1M+ Liability Insurance
- Worker's Compensation Insurance
- State licensed where required and applicable
Reputable & trustworthy: With a track record of providing quality roofing services in your community
- Good standing with the Better Business Bureau
- Good credit rating per Experian
Highly qualified: Up to date on the latest technology and practices, ensuring expert installation
- High property owner job satisfaction ratings
- Able to offer the strongest GAF warranties
Your connection to stronger GAF warranties
The GAF Shingle & Accessory Limited Warranty provides a Lifetime limited warranty term and 10-year 100% coverage period during which GAF will provide both installation labor costs and replacement GAF products necessary to repair your roof due to a manufacturing defect for 10 years.
A GAF Certified™ Contractor can also offer the GAF System Plus Limited Warranty, increasing your Smart Choice® Protection Period from 10 to 50 years and including tear off.
| Non-certified Contractor | Certified Contractor | Master Elite Contractor |
GAF Shingle & Accessory Limited Warranty | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
WindProven™ GAF Roofing System Limited Warranty | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
GAF System Plus Limited Warranty | - | ✓ | ✓ |
GAF Silver Pledge™ Limited Warranty | - | - | ✓ |
GAF Golden Pledge® Limited Warranty | - | - | ✓ |
*Contractors enrolled in GAF certification programs are not employees or agents of GAF, and GAF does not control or otherwise supervise these independent businesses. Contractors may receive benefits, such as loyalty rewards points and discounts on marketing tools from GAF for participating in the program and offering GAF enhanced warranties, which require the use of a minimum amount of GAF products. Your dealings with a Contractor, and any services they provide to you, are subject to the Contractor Terms of Use.