Short answer: As of October 2026, the four highest-scoring roofing contractors in the Idaho Falls, ID metro on The Roofing Brief Contractor Score are Premier Roofing & Restorations (69.8), Blue Buffalo Roofing (64.2), Metal Man Construction (61.7), Briggs Roofing Company (50.4). Each is certified by a manufacturer whose register we checked by hand, each rating has been tested against a source outside that register, and nobody bought a place on this page.
The Roofing Brief scored 4 certified roofing contractors serving the Idaho Falls metro on a published, reproducible formula, then researched each of the top four individually to confirm its record. Idaho only registers contractors and tests no one, but Idaho Falls never gave up the licence it set up before the state stopped cities doing so: to roof in the city a firm needs a city Class D licence, earned by passing a code exam, as well as state registration. That matters in a city where one April 2018 hailstorm damaged about 2,600 buildings and accounts for 99 percent of a decade’s recorded storm damage. Five certified firms appear in the directory for Idaho Falls; one has no state registration we could find and is excluded, and four are ranked.
The conditions an Idaho Falls roof has to be specified for
Idaho requires contractors to register with the Idaho Contractors Board for any job of $2,000 or more, with proof of $300,000 of liability cover including completed operations and of workers’ compensation, and a fee of no more than $150 a year. There is no trade exam. Contracting unregistered is a misdemeanour, and an unregistered contractor cannot sue for payment or file a lien. No building permit may issue without the registration number on its face.
The City of Idaho Falls adds its own licence. Under City Code Title 4, Chapter 7, roofing requires a city Class D licence as well as state registration, earned by passing an International Code Council exam, holding a relevant degree, or holding a contractor licence from Utah, Arizona, Oregon, California or Florida. It costs $250, renews yearly for $150 with four hours of continuing education, cannot be issued to anyone disciplined elsewhere in the past five years, and must be shown before a permit issues. Idaho Code 54-5213 has barred cities from starting such programmes since 2007, but Idaho Falls’ predates that.
A residential reroof permit in Idaho Falls costs 1 percent of value, capped at $110, and double if work starts first. The city builds to the 2018 International Residential Code with a 115 mph design wind speed and a ground snow load of 47.1 psf at its 4,710 foot elevation; it has historically required roofs to carry at least 30 psf. We found no Idaho statute on deductible rebates or storm-contract cancellation.
Across 2016 to 2025 Bonneville, Butte and Jefferson counties logged 28 hail reports and 296 thunderstorm wind reports, most of them gusts measured at remote desert stations in Butte and Jefferson rather than damage in Idaho Falls, and four EF0 tornadoes. Winter brings the steady load: the Upper Snake River Plain zone logged 32 High Wind events, 37 winter storms and 10 heavy snows, and on 1 November 2022 the airport measured 74 mph as 27 power poles went down. The city’s median home was built in 1977, and 35.8 percent of its homes are rented.
The 4 best roofers in Idaho Falls, ID
Scored 2026-10-07. The metro mean rating used as the Bayesian prior for Idaho Falls is 4.68, across a pool of 4 certified contractors.
| Rank | Company | TRB Score | Certification | Rating (reviews) | Adjusted | In business since | Based in |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Premier Roofing & Restorations | 69.8 | Certified | 4.9 (97) | 4.825 | not published | Idaho Falls, ID |
| 2 | Blue Buffalo Roofing | 64.2 | Certified | 5.0 (26) | 4.789 | 2023 | Idaho Falls, ID |
| 3 | Metal Man Construction | 61.7 | Certified | 4.9 (41) | 4.779 | not published | Rigby, ID |
| 4 | Briggs Roofing Company | 50.4 | Certified | 4.3 (103) | 4.424 | 1983 | Rigby, ID |
1. Premier Roofing & Restorations: TRB Score 69.8
Premier Roofing & Restorations is based in Idaho Falls, ID, led by Sean D. Brown, owner, BBB accredited since 28 July 2017, A+ rating, no complaints closed in three years, and holds Certified standing on the GAF certification registry.
| Score component | Points | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Certification tier | 12 | 35 |
| Adjusted rating | 33.0 | 40 |
| Review corpus depth | 14.8 | 15 |
| Metro proximity | 10.0 | 10 |
| Total | 69.8 | 100 |
Independently corroborated:
- Premier Roofing & Restorations Inc holds general contractor registration RCE-45204, active since July 2017, with no discipline on record.. Idaho DOPL contractor register
- Premier Roofing and Restorations Inc., a general business corporation filed 31 July 2017, active and in good standing; agent Sean Brown.. Idaho Secretary of State
- Accredited since July 2017 with an A+ rating; business started April 2012; owner Sean D. Brown; serves Idaho Falls and surrounding areas; no complaints.. BBB business profile
What they actually do. Roofing, siding and gutters.
Why it ranks here. An Idaho Falls roofer on E 17th Street with 97 GAF reviews averaging 4.9, the strongest customer record in the pool. Its corporation, state registration and BBB accreditation all date from July 2017 and are all clean; BBB records an earlier business start in 2012, which may be a predecessor we could not confirm, so we record no founding year. It serves Idaho Falls and the surrounding area. We found no website for it.
Best fit for: City of Idaho Falls homeowners who want a local roofer with a consistent, clean record across every register we checked.
What we would want clarified. It holds GAF’s entry Certified tier and no other manufacturer credential, and has no website; ask for its city Class D licence number, which the city does not publish. We publish this because a ranking that only prints the flattering findings is an advertisement, not an assessment.
Verify the certification yourself on the GAF registry listing. The number carried on that listing is (208) 351-5340, which is the registry’s contact line and is often a directory tracking number rather than the contractor’s own: take the number from the company’s own website and compare the two.
2. Blue Buffalo Roofing: TRB Score 64.2
Blue Buffalo Roofing is based in Idaho Falls, ID, in business since 2023, led by Travis Baker, registered agent, BBB no BBB profile found, and holds Certified standing on the GAF certification registry.
| Score component | Points | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Certification tier | 12 | 35 |
| Adjusted rating | 31.6 | 40 |
| Review corpus depth | 10.6 | 15 |
| Metro proximity | 10.0 | 10 |
| Total | 64.2 | 100 |
Independently corroborated:
- Blue Buffalo Roofing LLC holds general contractor registration RCE-66496, active since May 2023, with no discipline; it was briefly inactive for five days around its May 2025 renewal.. Idaho DOPL contractor register
- Blue Buffalo Roofing LLC formed 18 April 2023, active; agent Travis Baker.. Idaho Secretary of State
- Based in Idaho Falls, serving Idaho Falls, Pocatello, Jackson Hole, Driggs, Victor and Blackfoot, with published Idaho Falls and Pocatello pricing.. Company website
What they actually do. Shingle roof replacement and repair, GAF enhanced-warranty installations and online instant pricing.
Why it ranks here. A young Idaho Falls firm with a perfect 5.0 across 26 GAF reviews, an active and clean state registration since 2023, and an unusual degree of price transparency: its site publishes pricing pages for Idaho Falls and Pocatello. Its site says it has served the region since 2018, but its company and registration both date from 2023, so we use 2023. Its registration lapsed for five days at its 2025 renewal before being restored.
Best fit for: Homeowners who want published pricing up front and a straightforward shingle replacement.
What we would want clarified. A short record, no BBB profile and a founding claim that runs ahead of its paperwork; ask for its city Class D licence and confirm its registration is active on the day you sign. We publish this because a ranking that only prints the flattering findings is an advertisement, not an assessment.
Verify the certification yourself on the GAF registry listing. The number carried on that listing is (208) 980-7663, which is the registry’s contact line and is often a directory tracking number rather than the contractor’s own: take the number from the company’s own website and compare the two.
3. Metal Man Construction: TRB Score 61.7
Metal Man Construction is based in Rigby, ID, led by Eric Briggs and Nicole E. Briggs, owners, BBB accredited since 24 January 2018, A+ rating, no complaints closed in three years, and holds Certified standing on the GAF certification registry.
Certifications held: Certified (GAF), Idaho Public Works Contractor licence, Class B. Certification by more than one manufacturer is uncommon and requires meeting each programme’s separate standards for insurance, training and track record.
| Score component | Points | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Certification tier | 12 | 35 |
| Adjusted rating | 31.2 | 40 |
| Review corpus depth | 12.1 | 15 |
| Metro proximity | 6.5 | 10 |
| Total | 61.7 | 100 |
Independently corroborated:
- Metal Man Construction, LLC holds general contractor registration RCE-42285, active since June 2016, with no discipline, and an Idaho Public Works Contractor Class B licence.. Idaho DOPL contractor register
- Accredited since January 2018 with an A+ rating; business started June 2016; owners Eric and Nicole Briggs; service area Rigby and surroundings; no complaints.. BBB business profile
- Roofing and siding serving southeast Idaho and the Jackson, Wyoming area; describes a four-generation roofing family and a 10-year labour warranty.. Company website
What they actually do. Asphalt shingle and metal roofing, commercial TPO, EPDM and PVC, siding, snow breaks and snow removal.
Why it ranks here. A Rigby roofing and siding contractor in Jefferson County, about 14 miles northeast of Idaho Falls, with 41 GAF reviews averaging 4.9, a clean state registration since 2016, a public works licence and BBB accreditation since 2018 with no complaints. Its metal roofing and snow-break work suits a city that designs for 47 psf of ground snow. Its LLC dates from 2011 but BBB and the registration from 2016, so we record no founding year. Its owners share a surname and town with Briggs Roofing, below; we found no record of common ownership.
Best fit for: Homeowners considering a metal roof, or who want snow management built into the job.
What we would want clarified. Based in Rigby, outside the city; Idaho Falls requires a city Class D licence to roof inside city limits, so ask for its number. We publish this because a ranking that only prints the flattering findings is an advertisement, not an assessment.
Verify the certification yourself on the GAF registry listing. The number carried on that listing is (208) 745-8440, which is the registry’s contact line and is often a directory tracking number rather than the contractor’s own: take the number from the company’s own website and compare the two.
4. Briggs Roofing Company: TRB Score 50.4
Briggs Roofing Company is based in Rigby, ID, in business since 1983, led by Justin J. Briggs, owner, BBB profile under review; not rated, and holds Certified standing on the GAF certification registry.
Certifications held: Certified (GAF), Owens Corning Preferred Contractor, Idaho Public Works Contractor licence, Class B. Certification by more than one manufacturer is uncommon and requires meeting each programme’s separate standards for insurance, training and track record.
| Score component | Points | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Certification tier | 12 | 35 |
| Adjusted rating | 17.0 | 40 |
| Review corpus depth | 15.0 | 15 |
| Metro proximity | 6.5 | 10 |
| Total | 50.4 | 100 |
Independently corroborated:
- Briggs Roofing Company holds general contractor registration RCE-4033, active since December 2005, the month the state register opened, with no discipline; also a public works Class B licence since 2004.. Idaho DOPL contractor register
- Briggs Roofing Company, a general business corporation filed December 2003, active and in good standing.. Idaho Secretary of State
- Listed in Rigby as an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor, membership 234141.. Owens Corning contractor locator
What they actually do. Residential and commercial roofing, hail and wind damage, a proprietary commercial coating system, and roof restoration.
Why it ranks here. The longest-established firm in the pool: BBB and its own site both date it to 1983, its state registration has been active since the register opened in 2005, and it has held a public works licence since 2004. It holds Owens Corning Preferred status alongside its GAF listing and has 103 GAF reviews. Two things need asking about. BBB currently shows its profile as under review and not rated, while its website advertises an A+ BBB rating; BBB gives no reason. And its site claims both service since 1983 and over 80 years, and GAF Master Elite status where GAF lists it as Certified.
Best fit for: Homeowners who want a long-established regional roofer with commercial capability and two manufacturer credentials.
What we would want clarified. A 4.3 rating, the lowest of the four, a BBB profile currently under review that contradicts the A+ badge on its website, and overstated claims on its site. It is based in Rigby, so ask for its Idaho Falls Class D licence. We publish this because a ranking that only prints the flattering findings is an advertisement, not an assessment.
Verify the certification yourself on the GAF registry listing. The number carried on that listing is (208) 745-9002, which is the registry’s contact line and is often a directory tracking number rather than the contractor’s own: take the number from the company’s own website and compare the two.
Other roofers serving Idaho Falls
Four certified firms are ranked here. These two hold an active state registration with no discipline and an Owens Corning credential. They are not scored and we are not recommending them; ask each for its Idaho Falls Class D licence.
| Company | Verified credential |
|---|---|
| Roof Rescue | State registration RCE-37148 since 2014 and a public works licence; Owens Corning Platinum Preferred; on W 15th St in Idaho Falls; BBB accredited since 2016 at A+, one complaint closed in three years. |
| Slade Roofing | State registration RCE-69011, held by Roofing Insurance Claim Coordinators LLC; Owens Corning Preferred; based in Rigby; BBB accredited at A+. An earlier registration under another company name expired in 2020. |
The 295 wind reports that shape an Idaho Falls roof
Aggregate hail counts tell you very little about a specific roof. These are the individual events: every severe-weather report logged by the National Weather Service across the 3 counties of the Idaho Falls, ID statistical area over ten years, with the dates, the stone sizes and the towns they landed on. Over that decade the metro logged 28 hail reports, 295 severe thunderstorm and high wind reports and 4 tornadoes. Reported property damage from hail, severe wind and tornado over that decade totalled $30.1 million; flood and winter-storm losses are counted separately and are not included.
The biggest hail to fall on Idaho Falls in a decade
| Date | Stone size | Reported near | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 April 2018 | 2.0 in | Idaho Falls | Bonneville |
| 8 May 2016 | 1.5 in | Poplar | Bonneville |
| 2 July 2022 | 1.25 in | Ammon | Bonneville |
| 10 August 2024 | 1.25 in | Palisades | Bonneville |
| 10 August 2024 | 1.25 in | Palisades | Bonneville |
| 10 August 2024 | 1.25 in | Palisades | Bonneville |
The largest stone on record for this metro fell on 7 April 2018 near Idaho Falls, measured at 2.0 inches. That is hen-egg sized. Two inches is the threshold at which insurers expect functional damage and full replacement claims.
Wind. The strongest thunderstorm gust logged in the metro was 70 knots, about 81 mph, near Arco on 13 May 2024. Asphalt shingles begin lifting at roughly 67 mph when they are correctly nailed, and considerably below that when they are not.
Tornadoes. 4 tornadoes touched down in these counties over the decade, the strongest rated EF0 near Iona on 17 November 2017.
What the National Weather Service wrote about it
The NWS logs a written account of each severe-weather episode. This is its description of the 7 June 2024 event near Rigby, reproduced verbatim:
Multiple vehicles damaged by falling trees at a wedding at The Millhouse Venue, with significant dents and smashed windshields.
That account is the design case for a roof here, and it comes from the agency that recorded it rather than by a contractor selling the repair.
When it happens. Severe weather reports cluster in August (87), July (81), May (67). The worst years on record were 2024 (80), 2025 (59), 2020 (38). If you are scheduling non-urgent work in Idaho Falls, the months outside that window are when crews are least stretched and least likely to be triaging emergency callouts ahead of your job.
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, county-level detail files 2016 to 2025, filtered to the counties of this statistical area by The Roofing Brief. Damage figures are as reported to the NWS and undercount insured losses.
What to do with this. Hail is not the governing risk in Idaho Falls. Weight your decision toward wind rating, ventilation and flashing detail rather than paying extra for impact-rated shingles.
A city that tests its roofers
Idaho regulates contractors lightly. The Contractor Registration Act, in force since 2006, requires insurance, proof of workers’ compensation and a modest fee, but sets no examination of any kind, so a state registration number tells you a firm is insured and on the register, not that anyone has checked what it knows. And since 1 January 2007, Idaho Code 54-5213 has barred cities and counties from starting their own contractor licensing.
Idaho Falls got in first. Its building contractor licence dates from ordinances of 1996 and 2003 and one adopted on 21 November 2006, six weeks before the state cut-off, and the city still enforces it. Its stated purpose is to ensure that buildings in the city are built by qualified contractors. Roofing is named in Class D, the sub-contractor trades, and the city’s licensing page says plainly that roofing requires a city Class D licence and state licensing.
The city licence is the only exam-based roofing credential in the region. An applicant, or a full-time employee designated by the firm, must pass an ICC code exam, hold a degree in architecture, engineering or construction management, or hold a licence from one of five states that test contractors. It renews every year with four hours of continuing education, and the city will not issue it to anyone whose licence was suspended, revoked or surrendered for discipline anywhere in the previous five years. Even a homeowner’s hired help must be licensed.
The check happens at the permit counter: before a permit is issued the contractor must show the city licence and evidence of state registration. The city publishes no list of licensees, so we could not confirm which of the ranked firms below hold one; that is the question to ask. Neighbouring Ammon, Rigby and the county were not checked and may not run equivalent schemes.
The storm that tested the city’s roofers came on 7 April 2018, when at least 28 reports of hail up to two inches came in from Ammon and Idaho Falls. Emergency managers and insurers put the damage at $29.75 million across about 2,600 structures and 1,800 vehicles, about 99 percent of all the hail, wind and tornado damage recorded in the three counties in a decade. For an Idaho Falls reroof, ask for the city licence number alongside the state registration, and make sure the permit is pulled under it.
Idaho Falls’ roofing licence and storm record
| Item | Figure or rule | Source |
|---|---|---|
| State requirement | Registration; insurance; no exam | Idaho Code 54-5204 and 54-5210 |
| City roofing licence | Class D; ICC exam, degree or reciprocity | Idaho Falls City Code 4-7-2, 4-7-10 and 4-7-11 |
| Class D fees | $250 new; $150 yearly renewal; 4 hours CE | City of Idaho Falls contractor licensing |
| Proof required before a permit | City licence and state registration | Idaho Falls City Code 4-7-4 and 4-7-6 |
| Reroof permit fee | 1 percent of value, capped at $110 | Idaho Falls Fee Schedule, from 1 October 2025 |
| Hailstorm of 7 April 2018 | About 2,600 structures; $29.75 million | NWS Pocatello via NOAA NCEI |
| Share of decade’s recorded damage | About 99 percent | NOAA NCEI Storm Events |
| Strongest airport gust | 74 mph, 1 November 2022 | NOAA NCEI Storm Events, zone rows |
| Ground snow load, Idaho Falls | 47.1 psf | City of Idaho Falls design criteria |
| Median year built, City of Idaho Falls | 1977 | ACS 2020 to 2024, B25035 |
Source: Idaho Code 54-5204 to 54-5217 (Web Archive copies of the legislature’s text); City of Idaho Falls City Code Title 4, Chapter 7, contractor licensing page, fee schedule and design criteria; NWS Pocatello narratives and NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (county and zone rows); OpenFEMA; Idaho DOPL eDOPL register; Idaho Secretary of State business search; Owens Corning contractor locator; BBB business profiles; US Census Bureau ACS 2020 to 2024.
Before you sign anything in Idaho Falls
Licensing is required in ID. Idaho requires contractor registration with the Idaho Contractors Board, part of the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, for any construction work of $2,000 or more in combined labour and materials. It is a registration rather than a licence.
Registration requires proof of $300,000 general liability insurance and a fee, but no trade examination. Idaho does not test roofing competence at state level, so a registration number confirms that a contractor is insured and on the register, not that anyone has assessed its work. Within 60 days of registering, the number must appear on contracts, advertising, permits, letterheads and purchase orders and at the place of business; because it is written on the building permit, which must be posted at the site, it also reaches the job.
Check here: Idaho eDOPL licence and registration search. Idaho Code 54-5213 stops cities and counties from starting new contractor licensing programmes after 1 January 2007, but some older city programmes still run: Idaho Falls, for one, requires roofers to hold a city Class D licence, earned by passing an ICC code exam, a relevant degree or reciprocity, as well as state registration. Elsewhere, check the state registration and the local building permit. An unregistered contractor commits a misdemeanour and cannot sue for payment.
Four checks to run before you sign anything, in any state.
- Verify certification at the source. Use the GAF verification tool rather than trusting a badge image on a company website.
- Get the certificate of insurance from the insurer, not the contractor, and confirm general liability and workers compensation are both active on the day work starts.
- Confirm who pulls the permit. If a contractor asks you to pull it as the homeowner, that moves liability onto you. Decline.
- Get warranty terms in writing before any deposit, and check the manufacturer warranty being promised actually requires the certification tier the contractor holds.
What the rest of the Idaho Falls field looks like
4 certified roofing contractors serve the principal cities of the Idaho Falls, ID statistical area, of which 0 hold the top President’s Club tier. The pool carries 267 customer reviews between them at a mean rating of 4.68. The statistical area had a 2024 population of 171,233, a change of 8.77% against the 2020 census base, per the U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 estimates.
How these Idaho Falls rankings were produced
Every contractor in the Idaho Falls, ID pool was scored out of 100 on four published components: certification tier, a Bayesian adjusted rating, review depth and distance from the metro centre. In this metro that meant scoring 4 certified contractors, of whom 0 hold President’s Club standing and 0 Master Elite, against a metro mean rating of 4.68. The top four were then researched individually against Better Business Bureau records, state licence registers and manufacturer directories. Anything unflattering that research surfaced appears above alongside the rest, and no company bought its position.
Set aside in Idaho Falls. A contractor that would otherwise have scored into the top four was removed for the reason stated. The score is computed from public data, but where the research pass finds evidence undermining an input to that score, the score is set aside.
- Elite Roofing Systems, which scored 66.6: Excluded on registration. Idaho requires every contractor to register with the state, and we found no registration for Elite Roofing Systems, its LLC or its owner after reading every result for the name on the state register. The business itself is real, with a 2013 assumed name and a 2021 LLC on the state business register and an A+ BBB rating, and we will reconsider if it supplies a registration number. Its website also shows unfilled template placeholders where its address and service area should be.
The full method, the weightings, what the GAF certification tiers actually mean, who is eligible to be ranked and what we do not claim are all set out on our roofer ranking methodology page. Last updated: October 2026. Scoring run: 2026-10-07. Corrections go to the editor and are actioned on verification.
The questions that come up most in Idaho Falls
Who is the best roofer in Idaho Falls, ID?
Premier Roofing & Restorations of Idaho Falls, ID scores highest in the Idaho Falls metro on The Roofing Brief Contractor Score, at 69.8 out of 100 as of October 2026. It holds Certified certification with a 4.9 rating across 97 reviews. Highest-scoring is not the same as best fit for your specific job, and the three companies behind it score within 19.4 points.
How many certified roofing contractors serve Idaho Falls?
4 contractors on the GAF certification registry serve the principal cities of the Idaho Falls, ID statistical area as of October 2026, of which 0 hold President’s Club status.
How much damaging hail does Idaho Falls get?
The Idaho Falls, ID statistical area recorded 27 hail reports of 1 inch or larger and 1 of 2 inches or larger between 2016 and 2025 in the NOAA Storm Events Database. The largest hailstone reported measured 2.0 inches.
Did any contractor pay to appear on this list?
No. The Roofing Brief takes no placement fees, no lead fees and no affiliate commission from any roofing contractor. Ranking comes entirely from the published formula applied to public registry data, followed by an individual research pass on the top four.
What was the worst hailstorm in Idaho Falls in the last ten years?
The largest hailstone logged by the National Weather Service in the Idaho Falls, ID statistical area between 2016 and 2025 measured 2.0 inches, reported near Idaho Falls on 7 April 2018. That is hen-egg sized. Two inches is the threshold at which insurers expect functional damage and full replacement claims. Across the decade the metro recorded 28 hail reports. Reported property damage from hail, severe wind and tornado over that decade totalled $30.1 million; flood and winter-storm losses are counted separately and are not included.
When is the worst time of year for roof damage in Idaho Falls?
Severe-weather reports in the Idaho Falls, ID statistical area cluster in August, July, May, on the NOAA record for 2016 to 2025. Booking non-urgent roof work outside those months usually means shorter lead times, because local crews are not simultaneously triaging storm callouts.
Do roofers need a licence in ID?
Idaho requires contractor registration with the Idaho Contractors Board, part of the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, for any construction work of $2,000 or more in combined labour and materials. It is a registration rather than a licence. Registration requires proof of $300,000 general liability insurance and a fee, but no trade examination. Idaho does not test roofing competence at state level, so a registration number confirms that a contractor is insured and on the register, not that anyone has assessed its work. Within 60 days of registering, the number must appear on contracts, advertising, permits, letterheads and purchase orders and at the place of business; because it is written on the building permit, which must be posted at the site, it also reaches the job.
What should I check before hiring a roofer in Idaho Falls?
Idaho Code 54-5213 stops cities and counties from starting new contractor licensing programmes after 1 January 2007, but some older city programmes still run: Idaho Falls, for one, requires roofers to hold a city Class D licence, earned by passing an ICC code exam, a relevant degree or reciprocity, as well as state registration. Elsewhere, check the state registration and the local building permit. An unregistered contractor commits a misdemeanour and cannot sue for payment.
A city that tests its roofers?
Idaho regulates contractors lightly. The Contractor Registration Act, in force since 2006, requires insurance, proof of workers’ compensation and a modest fee, but sets no examination of any kind, so a state registration number tells you a firm is insured and on the register, not that anyone has checked what it knows. And since 1 January 2007, Idaho Code 54-5213 has barred cities and counties from starting their own contractor licensing.
Is Idaho Falls a hard market to find a good roofer in?
Idaho only registers contractors and tests no one, but Idaho Falls never gave up the licence it set up before the state stopped cities doing so: to roof in the city a firm needs a city Class D licence, earned by passing a code exam, as well as state registration. That matters in a city where one April 2018 hailstorm damaged about 2,600 buildings and accounts for 99 percent of a decade’s recorded storm damage. Five certified firms appear in the directory for Idaho Falls; one has no state registration we could find and is excluded, and four are ranked.
Is wind or hail the bigger risk to a roof in Idaho Falls?
Wind, by a wide margin. The Idaho Falls, ID statistical area logged 295 severe thunderstorm and high wind reports against 27 hail reports of an inch or more between 2016 and 2025. Wind damage shows up at the rake, ridge and edge rather than across the field of the roof, so the fastening schedule and edge detail matter more here than the impact rating of the shingle.
Why is Elite Roofing Systems not on this list?
Excluded on registration. Idaho requires every contractor to register with the state, and we found no registration for Elite Roofing Systems, its LLC or its owner after reading every result for the name on the state register. The business itself is real, with a 2013 assumed name and a 2021 LLC on the state business register and an A+ BBB rating, and we will reconsider if it supplies a registration number. Its website also shows unfilled template placeholders where its address and service area should be..
Roofer rankings for other metros
The Roofing Brief scores certified roofing contractors in the 400 largest U.S. metropolitan and micropolitan areas on the same formula.
- Best roofers in Logan, UT, about 121 miles from Idaho Falls
- Best roofers in Ogden, UT, about 156 miles from Idaho Falls
- Best roofers in Boise, ID, another ID metro on the same formula
- Best roofers in Coeur d’Alene, ID, another ID metro on the same formula
- Best roofers in La Crosse, WI, a metro of comparable size
- Best roofers in Bloomington, IL, a metro of comparable size
- Best roofers in Salt Lake City, UT, also scored, about 188 miles away
- Best roofers in Billings, MT, also scored, about 234 miles away
See the full index of all 400 metro roofer rankings, or read how to find and vet a roofing contractor anywhere in the country.
Cite this analysis
The Roofing Brief. “Best Roofers in Idaho Falls, ID: The Roofing Brief Contractor Score.” Published October 2026. Inputs: GAF certification registry; NOAA Storm Events Database 2016-2025; U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates; Better Business Bureau and independent review-platform records for each ranked contractor.