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How to Protect Yourself

Free Roof Offer

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After a storm, if a contractorsays you have roof damage from thestorm and offers you a free roof, it ismost likely an insurance scam. They will offer discounted deductibles and sometimes will waive the deductible, which is against the law. which is against the law.

Common Roofing

Pushes You to Signa Contract

Overcharging for Service

Roofers Not From YourArea

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You shouldn't be signing anythinguntil you have gotten other estimatesand have gotten references from the

contractor.

Some roofers may inadequately repairyour roof by simply throwing shinglesover a bad spot without actually fixingthe problem. You may not discover thisfor months, or until your next storm.

Some disreputable roofers are stormchasers. They come from out of stateafter storms, hoping to find damagedroof and some quick cash. Make sure your roofer is from your area.

Educate yourself and find out what involves yourroofing repair or replacement. You can evendo your own inspection by using binoculars

to check for cracked, curled, or missingshingles. Look inside around your chimney for

any signs of water leaking through.

Make sure your contractor is properlycertified. You can usually check the

National Roofing ContractorsAssociation, the National Associationof the Remodeling Industry, or anyother state or local organization.

Get a detailed written contract,be sure to incorporate some

wiggle-room to handle additionalwork that may need to be done.

Check with the Better Business Bureau tomake sure they do not have complaints

against the company you are planning to hire.

Be sure to get plenty of estimates toknow you are not being overcharged

for the job.

Always ask for references. If the companyis reputable they should have plenty to offer.

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Never agree to pay cash upfront before the job iscompleted. Legitimate contractors do not

usually ask for any money beforecompleting the work.

The contractor may demand fullpayment upfront and promises you will be reimbursed at a later time. Don't fall for it.

Don't let your roofer skimp onmoisture protection. Shinglesalone won't do the job.

Demands UpfrontPayment

Improper MoistureProtection

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SCAMS!