We see it all the time on Social Media. There are news stories about roofing companies signing up clients, taking their money and disappearing. It's scary. We don't blame people for being nervous about hiring a roofing contractor here in North Dallas.
The new Texas law should help weed out some of those scammers or storm chasers.
Texas State Roofing Laws
The new state law came into effect September 1st detailing how roofing companies should deal with insurance deductibles. You may wonder how this affects you. Well, it’s simple.
After a storm has blown through an area, roofers and scammers are quick to arrive on the scene. Some may offer sweet, too-good-to-be-true deals, promising a cheaper, sometimes practically free, option: waive the insurance deductible and let the insurance company pay the rest. It may seem like a good idea. Who doesn’t love a free roof? But truly, it’s insurance fraud.
These types of contractors may ‘absorb’ the cost of the deductible by cutting corners in their work. They will use lower-quality products and inflate the bill they send to the insurance company to make up for their loss of income. It’s not worth the ‘free roof’ to buy into the scam.
What’s the Difference?
Scammers and low-quality contractors offer a shiny deal. Don’t let shoddy roofs, bad contracts, or any other issues into your life. Choose a local contractor you can trust to do the work.
The state has recommendations for how to avoid these types of scams. Get written estimates on company stationery, have confirmed references and clear contact information for your roofing contractor, that way you can make sure the job is done right.
Avoid Roofing Scams
When you hire a roofing contractor, be sure to check their references and read online reviews. If someone is selling their services door-to-door, or are based in a different area, be wary of them. Don’t pay up front and be sure not to pay the final payment until the work is done. Some scammers will take the money and run.
Check out their Google Reviews. Read them specifically and see what is said about them. Google Reviews say a lot about a company as they can't be altered and are written testimonials.
Hire a local company, someone whose presence in the community is readily apparent. Any company whose business is legit will have clear evidence of their work. If they’re hiding, they’re probably lying too.
Lowry Roofing Co has a clear history of providing outstanding work in the North Dallas Texas area. If you need work done on your roof, you can trust us. Call for your free roof analysis today.
469-412-4364
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