Who licenses roofers in Arizona?

The Arizona Registrar of Contractors: R-42 for residential, C-42 for commercial and CR-42 for both.

Can an Arizona roofer replace rotted decking?

Up to 10 percent of the roof substrate when problems are found after signing. Beyond that, the ROC says the roofer must subcontract to a properly licensed contractor.

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Arizona roofing contractor license (ROC R-42, C-42, CR-42)

Source: Arizona Roofing Help (arizonaroofinghelp.com), part of the Local Help Stations network (localhelpstations.com). Last updated November 3, 2026.

Roofers in Arizona are licensed by the Registrar of Contractors (ROC). (source: Arizona Registrar of Contractors)

An R-42 Roofing license lets a contractor install and repair roof tile, shingles, shakes, slate, metal roofing systems, urethane foam, and roof insulation or coatings on or above the roof deck, plus weatherproofing and roof accessories such as flashing and valleys. (source: Arizona Registrar of Contractors)

A roofing licensee may replace up to 10 percent of the total roof substrate (decking) square footage when substrate problems are found after the contract is signed. Over 10 percent, the roofer must subcontract that work to a properly licensed contractor. (source: Arizona Registrar of Contractors)

A roofing licensee may install new or replace existing skylights when no change to the roof framing or structure is needed, and replace fascia up to 24 linear feet. It may lift HVAC equipment to install roofing, but must subcontract any needed duct modification to a properly licensed contractor. (source: Arizona Registrar of Contractors)

C-42 is the commercial roofing license with the same roofing scope, and CR-42 is the dual license covering both C-42 and R-42 work. (source: Arizona Registrar of Contractors)

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Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC): License Classifications (browser) checked November 3, 2026

Last updated: November 3, 2026