How to tell if a roofer is lying?

Run three checks before signing. Pull their SC LLR license at llr.sc.gov, confirm a physical Myrtle Beach area address, and ask who's pulling the Horry County permit. If the company name doesn't show an active Residential Builder or Roofing Specialty license, walk away. The address should be a real street, not a PO Box. Look the company up on Google Maps for an actual storefront photo. SC requires the permit posted on the home during work. Red flags: door-knocking right after a storm, same-day signing pressure, large cash deposits, and offers to eat your insurance deductible. Deductible-eating is illegal in SC.