General Contractor Services in Mobile, AL

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• For residential construction (single-family, up to 3 stories, ≤ 4 units) in Alabama, if the undertaking (labor + materials) exceeds $10,000, a Home Builders License from the HBLB is required. Palmetto Surety Corporation+1
   
• The HBLB clarifies: “If you’re not sure whether you need a license, contact the Board.” hblb.alabama.gov
   
• For commercial/general contractor work (public works, large projects) Alabama’s separate board—the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors (LBGC)—requires a license for projects ≥ $100,000 (labor + materials) (or $5,000 for pools). genconbd.alabama.gov+1
   

• A “limited” residential license (HBLB) covers non-structural work in one trade when cost exceeds $10,000. hblb.alabama.gov
   
• If structural integrity is involved—decking, framing, major remodel—then the contractor must hold appropriate classification (unlimited residential or general) to legally perform the work and for you to have proper protection.
   
• The HBLB’s FAQ: “Is there a difference between a Home Builder’s License and a General Contractor’s License? Yes.” hblb.alabama.gov

Here are national and local stories that underscore why you don’t want to gamble.

• If someone does construction when a license is required and they don’t hold it, the work may be stopped by the board, and you may lose your contract rights. The application instructions for a limited license state: “There are penalties … any person who undertakes or attempts to undertake the business of residential home-building without a valid license is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.” hblb.alabama.gov
   
• In Alabama, a contractor doing residential construction above $10,000 without a Home Builders license may not bring or maintain legal action to enforce a contract. Meaning: if you pay them, and they do bad work, you have fewer legal protections. hblb.alabama.gov
   

While not always exactly roofing/framing, homeowners in the Mobile region have reported contractors who lacked proper licensing, leading to unfinished jobs, inferior materials, cost overruns or structural issues. One local news story: homeowners said they “lost thousands” when their contractor failed to complete the job. (mynbc15.com)

While that example is for a pool, the same principle applies: if the person isn’t properly licensed, the project is riskier. For structural roofing or framing—those risks are amplified (leaks, structural failure, major cost).

When we take on structural or exterior projects, this is how we do it:

• We operate under the correct general contractor/structural classification required for the work. You’ll see our license number and classification upfront.
   
• We offer one-stop service: from roof framing to decking, to roofing materials, to flashing, gutters, siding—coordinated.
   
• We understand Mobile’s weather: high humidity, salt air, wind uplift. If you’re in West Mobile, Tillman’s Corner, Grand Bay or the coast—we design accordingly.
   
• We handle permits, inspections, and compliance so you don’t get blindsided.
   
• We use quality materials, properly fastened, properly ventilated. Structural integrity isn’t optional—it’s foundational.
   
• We guide you through cost vs long-term value, especially when structural repair is needed rather than simple patching.
   

If any of these apply to your home, you should hire someone with full structural/general contractor licensing:

• Your roof deck is sagging or soft to walk on.
   
• You’ve had multiple leaks and the source appears structural (framing, decking, fascia).
   
• You’re removing roof deck, installing new trusses, or adding heavy roofing material (metal).
   
• You plan to add structural changes: dormer, skylight, second story, major remodel.
   
• Your home is in a high-wind/storm-exposure area (Grand Bay, Irvington, Theodore) and you want storm-resistant framing + roofing.

• We hold the correct classification for structural work, not just “roofing only.”
   
• We have deep local experience: we know Mobile, Baldwin County, the Gulf Coast climate, and structural demands tied to wind, humidity, salt exposure.
   
• We manage entire project scopes: framing, roof installations, siding, gutters, waterproofing—so you don’t deal with fragmented trades.
   
• We believe in transparency: license proof, permit details, structural scope, warranties, clear communication.
   
• Our goal: your home is safe, compliant, structurally sound—and built to withstand our local weather.