Roofing scams remain a prevalent problem for most homeowners, and the most common and most publicized scammers are the storm chasers. Despite this, many homeowners still fall victim to these transient and unscrupulous companies.
In this post, we discuss what storm chasers are and how to tell if you’re working with one.
Storm Chasers: How They Operate
As their name suggests, these transient and fly-by-night roofers follow the trail of storms and take advantage of the homeowners left in their wake. These companies know exactly how insurance companies work and will take advantage of them through you.
They do this by providing you a contract that, at first glance, looks fair and just, but is actually the bare minimum to hoodwink your insurance company. The work they do doesn’t address your storm-related roofing problem, which means the roof they install barely lasts for five years and often requires continuous maintenance, further driving up your costs.
Identifying a Storm Chaser
Fortunately, storm chasers are rather easy to identify. Since they aren’t a local roofer, they don’t have any local references to present you and to back their claims. Additionally, the license they will provide you is registered elsewhere and is a clear sign that they’re operating out of bounds.
Finally, these roofers do questionable tactics so you end up working with them. They are often too aggressive in selling their services, but they are conveniently vague when it comes to what problems your roof actually experiences and what solutions they offer.
Krech Exteriors is one of the most established local roofing contractors in the area. We’ve been in business since 1988 and have been providing the best roofing services and top-notch roofing materials. We are certified roofers and will be happy to install top-of-the-line roofing systems from GAF and CertainTeed®.
Call us today at (651) 968-8888 to learn more about our services. We offer complete and genuine roofing services throughout Minneapolis.
