Roofing Scams

6 Popular Roofing Scams Homeowners Need to Avoid

Roofing Scam #1: Storm Chasers

Storm chasers are temporary roofing companies, independent contractors or roofing-scamgenerally the unemployed with limited or no roofing experience at all, who will follow storm ravaged areas in order to scam homeowners out of their money. They do this by offering non-existent roofing services and running away with the homeowner’s cash. Avoid signing with any roofing contractor that isn’t local to your area. Ask the Better Business Bureau (BBB) or other reputable and professional roofing organizations for references and city registration/licenses before dealing with any roofing contractor. Beware if the roofing contractor refuses to give you an independent estimate without first looking at your insurance paperwork. Do not sign anything and just tell him simply you are not interested in his services. Continue reading Roofing Scams