This is the first large storm of the season in the
U.S. After a hailstorm, hundreds of roofers descend upon a city from out
of town with one goal – make money and then leave. They will not stay in town more than a few months
and won’t be around to perform any warranty work.
The following is a list of key information to help you make
an informed decision with regards to your home as well as your safety:
1. Don't sign any documents with contractors that go
door to door or that you did not request to inspect your property. These
documents are written in a way that traps you into doing business with them. If you
have signed, call immediately and cancel.
2. Remain calm. Hail rarely causes damage that leads to
leaks immediately. While it needs the attention of a reputable contractor
to restore your home to its original state it is not an emergency.
3. Know your rights and the laws that govern insurance
claims. Some contractors will attempt to engage you
in a fraudulent scheme with regards to your insurance deductible. An
insurance claim is designed to restore your home. A reputable contractor
cannot replace your roof the right way for less than the insurance claim. If
they are willing to defraud your insurance carrier what does that say about the kind of work that they might do on your house?
This is from Jeff- my son worked for such a firm for a few weeks before moving to a reputable local roofing company. The result of working for the shady folks included difficulty getting paid, broken promises, unreliable crews and unhappy home owners. The moral of the story is do business with people that you know and trust.
It's a beautiful day [hopefully hail free] in God's world, be sure to see the good.
No comments:
Post a Comment