Natural disasters can bring out the best and the worst in people. Dealing with the aftermath of a severe weather event can be a devastating experience. If your roofing system happens to fall victim to hail damage, hurricane winds or other acts of God, it seems obvious to immediately get it fixed. Shelter during storm season is without a doubt priority number one.
People’s desperation to pick themselves up quickly can result in them being taken advantage of by unscrupulous individuals offering amazing roof repair deals. These contractors are commonly known as “storm chasers” and will often worsen your roof’s condition. You want to avoid them at all costs.
Too Good to Be True
Identifying storm chasers can be tough because there will be legitimate roofing companies that will offer help during this time of need. Sorting through the offers to filter out the scams can be challenging. Here are few hallmarks of a storm chaser deal.
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Today-only deals are the bread and butter of scammers wanting to cash in on people’s need to rebuild right away. Storm damage repair and other types of services heavily discounted with a validity of only 24 hours is a sure sign that you’re not dealing with a reputable contractor.
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When a storm hits an area, local roofers are often swamped with requests from a lot of people. It makes sense that neighboring contractors would want to help out as well, but be careful of contractors that are from far-flung places. Another red flag is if they have no actual office address and just operate out of a P.O. box.
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While insurance can cover wind damage, hail impact or other storm-caused issues, it’s not uncommon for homeowners to pay a deductible on their claims. Stay away from contractors who offer to absorb this cost or outright pay it for you. If they do actually pay it for you, then that’s insurance fraud and may end up causing a much bigger problem for you in the long run.
It’s natural to want to fix your home immediately after it’s damaged by a storm, but you have to be wary of scammers who can potentially give you more headaches than relief.
For any kind of damage caused by natural disasters, trust only Goodrich Roofing. Call us today at (505) 219-4450, or fill out our online form to request a free estimate. We serve Albuquerque and surrounding areas.