07/10/2024
Beware of Storm Chasers!!
Beware of New to the Business Roofers they are popping up all over most have never been on a roof but now say they are Roofers and will help your with your storm damage!!
The reasons to hire a LOCAL roofer over storm chasing roofers
When a big storm blows through your area, only trust a local roofing contractor.
- Local knowledge of building code
Every community has building codes, and while some might be similar, having knowledge of the unique rules and regulations is something only local roofing contractors will know. Don’t risk having your roof installed against code - always work with a local contractor that is experienced with all the complexities and legalities in your area.
- Benefits to your community
When hiring a local roofer to take on your roofing project, you can always count on them to return if you have an issue. That’s not something out-of-state contractors will do for you, because they’re only in town long enough to make a fast dollar and move on to the next community. There is also a lot to be said about keeping your dollars circulating in the community. Your local roofing contractor has a team of roofers who live and work among the community and their dollars stay local, too. Buying local helps your local economy in many ways, as well as provides funding for important infrastructure.
- Exceptional warranties
Storm chasers are notorious for avoiding any expenditure related to warranties, because not only does this cost them money, it also requires them to return should something go wrong with the roofing system. Local roofing contractors offer warranties on their workmanship, but they also work with quality manufacturers of roofing materials that come with extended warranties. This means you’re covered if the roofing team makes a mistake or if the products they use fail while they are under warranty.
- Local roofers are honest
One of the more nerve racking aspects of taking on a roofing project is not knowing whom to trust to do the work for you. Local roofers hold themselves accountable, as they live and work in the community and if they do something wrong, word gets around quickly. Storm chasers aren’t honest and they don’t have to be because they come and go with no regard for how well their work holds up. And the fact of the matter is that storm chasers are so dishonest that they will take your insurance money and never even do the work.
- Local Roofers won’t pressure you like a storm chaser will Nobody likes to be pressured into anything and local roofing contractors know better than to push homeowners into anything. This is not the case with storm chasers who use fear and their powers of persuasion to pressure homeowners into bad situations.
- Local roofers don’t have to use pressure of any kind, as the best of them are so busy answering calls that there is no need for convincing anyone of taking on any type of project. Conversely, storm chasers knock on door after door until they land someone open to their talking points, which means they might have to visit dozens of homes before someone falls for their scheme. They are most successful when being pushy, so if you encounter something like that, never do business with them.
Chasers act as the middle man whereas quality roofers are on the job
Storm chasers often don’t even have roofing professionals directly linked to their “company.” Instead, they come to affected communities in large quantities, covering as much area as they can attempting to get homeowners to buy their services, which are subcontracted out to roofers from who knows where, but it’s not local.
In the cases where a roofing team will actually come in and do the work, they will be from another community and there is no guarantee they know what they’re doing, because it’s almost always really cheap labor with little experience behind them.
- Insurance help
The best roofing contractors will help you navigate the complexities of the insurance claims. In fact, they will work directly with the insurance adjuster to go over their inspection findings to ensure everything you’ve paid in your premium is actually covered in the insurance payment. This is a huge burden off the backs of homeowners who are often lacking in the knowledge required for handling insurance issues.
- Availability
Even the best roofers make mistakes. And while they are few and far between with local contractors you can trust, you know they will be held accountable and make the proper hail damaged roof repairs. Whether the issues come to light immediately after the roof is installed or if it’s a few years down the road, local contractors will make themselves available to address those issues.
Never fall victim to the persistence of storm chasers. They are driven to make money, not fix your roof. The opposite can be said of local roofing contractors who take a direct interest in making sure your roof looks great and lasts a long, long time. Local contractors are also huge proponents of accountability, which is something storm chasers certainly aren’t interested in.
