How to identify and deal with hail repair scammers (roofing scams)
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- Опубліковано 22 гру 2022
- Have you ever noticed that there always seems to be a plethora of people available to fix your roof RIGHT after a hail storm (And sometimes even before it)? Then you’re noticing a pretty common trend in the roofing industry, but most of the people who show up right after a huge storm aren’t working in your best interest. Here’s how to find the right company to help you fix your roof and avoid falling prey to the panic traps they set!
Graeat content and info.I own a roofing company in south tx. Only thing to add is careful with reviews a lot of them are bought. And if you hear any banging on the roof wile someone is doing a inspection be alert and check on them that could be damaging your roof to get it approved
That's an excellent point! That's so beyond scammy and straight into criminal!
I had a bad hail storm hit when I was out of town and caught two guys on my ring camera getting on my roof and then they put tarps down. I didn’t talk to them at all.
As professionals, we understand how quickly a roof problem can become ceiling in my floor problem. I knocked on a door after a major wind event....11 tabs missing and the homeowner had no idea. I agree about the "taillight warranty" types.
Having a roof inspected on a consistent basis is always a good idea, especially after major weather events. Going with a company that isn't from your area to do the repairs isn't always as great of an idea.
In my neck of the woods, first thing you want to look for is if they've got a South Carolina (i.e., out of my state) tag on their (very nice, late model) truck. That's a giant red flag, because it indicates that you've just encountered some of the Irish Travellers. My local sheriff's dept. had their hands full running these scammers out of town, but I haven't heard anything out of them for quite a while, so perhaps they've given up on this area (i.e, become overly notorious), and headed further on down the road. This is an otherwise fascinating clique who are extremely secretive, except when it comes to draining the bank accounts of gullible homeowners with their construction scams.
Me, I always go with word-of-mouth referrals and reputable, known companies when it comes to (especially) roofing work. Another red flag: when someone shows up on foot wanting to do light construction work, and they have absolutely no tools in their possession, and want to borrow all of your tools. That's a good way to lose all your tools, as well as any thing else you having lying around that they're interested in stealing. It ain't the 50's any more, folks, and that's a shame. (You had to have been there - it was like Mayfield out of Leave It to Beaver.)
I suppose it's a lucrative way of life... if you never get caught!
A roofer knocked on my door one day and wanted to check for hail damage. I had no idea any hail had even fallen since it happened late at night. My roof was damaged and that was confirmed by the insurance company. The roof was replaced for the cost of a deductible. The roof is kind of steep so I will never get up there. If not for the 'storm chaser', I never would of known I had damage. Hail damage is difficult to recognize for an untrained person. You don't want to do business with a fly by night company but if there is any hail in your area, get an inspection.
I completely agree with everything you said! I am glad it was someone reputable who did a great job!