What a reroof permit is
Most cities require a permit to replace roofing material. The record usually names the address, the scope (tear-off, overlay, re-sheathing) and sometimes the value.
Who should pay attention
Roofers competing for similar work nearby, solar installers (a new roof is often the right moment for panels), gutter and insulation contractors, and painters for fascia and trim.
What it does not tell you
A reroof permit usually means a roofer is already hired. The value for a roofing contractor is often in neighborhood patterns — clusters of permits after a storm or in aging subdivisions.
