The Workmanship Warranty
Partner for
Roofing Contractors

Service Guard helps roofing businesses increase close rates, reduce risk, and improve financial outcomes by transforming workmanship liability into a strategic advantage over your competitors.

Workmanship Warranty
Sample Coverage Overview
Coverage Type Workmanship
Roof Systems Residential
Transferable ✓ Within policy terms
Backed By Regulated Insurance Carrier

Insurance-Backed Warranty Coverage Built for Roofers

Customer Confidence

Every roof you install comes backed by a regulated insurance carrier, providing the kind of credibility and assurance that differentiates your business and drives higher close rates.

Insurance Carrier Network Effect

Service Guard works directly with insurance carriers who prioritize qualified, data-verified roofing contractors. Your workmanship record becomes a measurable credential that positions you ahead of competitors when carriers are selecting roofing partners.

Profit Sharing

Service Guard was built on aligned incentives. When your workmanship performs and claims stay low, you earn back a share of the profits. Your quality generates income and protects your business.

All Roof Systems

Asphalt, slate, tile, and metal shingles. Our program covers the most common residential roofing systems and materials.

Transferrable Coverage

Warranties are transferable during the warranty period. Transferrable coverage adds real value for your customers and differentiates your roofing bids.

Simple Claims Process

When a claim is filed, you are notified immediately and handle the resolution directly with your customer. Protecting your reputation is one of our top priorities.

Getting Started Is Simple

From first conversation to issuing warranties on your projects — our team walks you through every step.

1

Schedule an Introduction

Connect with our team to discuss your business, project types, and warranty needs. We'll find the right program for you.

2

Get Approved & Enrolled

Complete our credentialing process — we review your licensing, operating history, and claim frequency. Once approved, you can issue warranties on every eligible project.

3

Issue Warranties & Win More Jobs

Offer insurance-backed warranties to your customers. Stand out from competitors and win more bids with confidence.

Not All Warranties Are Created Equal

See how a Service Guard warranty compares to manufacturer warranties and standard roofer self-insured guarantees.

Fully Covered
Partially Covered Premium Shingle Manufacturer Warranty
Not Covered Warrantied by Roofer
What Is Covered? Both labor and materials to cover improper installations Both labor and materials, but only if a certified contractor Both labor and materials at own expense
Workmanship Period 5 Years 2 Years (workmanship warranty is substantial added cost) Variable. Only valid if still in business
Coverage Scope Workmanship Materials & Defects Only Workmanship
Who Pays Claims? Insurance company Shingle manufacturer Roofing company
Legally Required to Pay? Yes No No
Sales Commission to Roofer Yes None None

Why Contractors Choose Service Guard

Win More Jobs Without Spending More on Marketing

When homeowners compare bids, trust is the deciding factor. An insurance-backed warranty signals that your workmanship meets the standards of a regulated insurance carrier, giving customers the confidence to choose you before you ever pick up a tool.

Polls and surveys report that customers would pay more for an insurance-backed warranty
Roofer installing shingles on a residential roof

Protect Your Bottom Line From Workmanship Callbacks

Every roofing contractor knows the cost of a callback — truck rolls, materials, labor, and the hit to your reputation. When a workmanship issue surfaces two or three years down the road, it comes straight out of your pocket.

With a Service Guard warranty, an admitted insurance carrier pays covered claims — not you. You transfer long-tail workmanship liability off your balance sheet, eliminating open-ended warranty exposure that can erode retained earnings or complicate a future sale of your business.

Claims are paid by the insurance carrier, not out of your pocket
Roofer installing shingles on residential roof

Give Homeowners a Reason to Trust You on the Spot

For most homeowners, a new roof is one of the biggest and most emotional home investments they'll ever make. They're comparing bids, reading reviews, and looking for reassurance that their money is well spent.

When you hand them an insurance-backed warranty, the conversation changes. It's no longer just your word, it's a legally binding commitment backed by a regulated carrier. That level of confidence accelerates decisions and sets you apart as the preferred contractor of choice.

A transferable, insurance-backed warranty makes your proposal the easy choice
Roofing contractor presenting warranty to homeowner

Ready to Offer Insurance-Backed Warranties?

Schedule an introduction with our team. We help roofing businesses enhance close rates, reduce risk, strengthen customer trust, and turn warranties from a cost center into a profit driver.