Direct Answer
To hire a reliable commercial glass & curtain wall installation contractor in Roswell: (1) Get 3 written quotes with line-item breakdowns, (2) Verify NM license at New Mexico Regulation & Licensing (rld.nm.gov), (3) Confirm active general liability and workers' comp insurance, (4) Check Google and BBB reviews specific to Roswell projects, (5) Never pay more than 10-30% upfront — never pay in full before completion.
Full Explanation
Red flags specific to Roswell contractors: no physical Roswell-area address, pressure to start immediately, cash-only payment demands, and license numbers that don't verify at New Mexico Regulation & Licensing (rld.nm.gov). Seasonal demand during summer brings out less reputable contractors.
Local Factors in Roswell
📍Verify license: New Mexico Regulation & Licensing (rld.nm.gov)
📍File complaints: New Mexico Regulation & Licensing (rld.nm.gov)
📍Homeowner protections under NM consumer protection law
📍BBB Greater Roswell chapter for complaints history