Roofing scams to watch out
for
According
to Angie’s List, here are three common types of roofing scams:
• A
roofer will ask for a down payment. If you give it to them, you’ll never see
them or the money again. This is usually done to people who have paid off their
mortgage, but not always. Never do business with a roofer who asks for a down
payment.
• A
roofer will show up right after a storm in an area known to have suffered
damage. They will offer you a new roof, paid for by your insurance company.
Your insurance company (and you, through higher premiums) will pay for a top-quality
roof, but what you’ll get will last about five to seven years… by which time
the roofers who sold you this lemon have long since disappeared.
• A
roofer makes an initial bid that’s much lower than anyone else’s. Once the
contract is signed, the expenses mysteriously start to increase. This is called
the “elevator ride.”
To
avoid these scams, look for a roofer with a history in the area, professional
credentials and a list of satisfied customers.
Charlotte’s
best roofers
Advanced Roofing and Exteriors are the best roofers
in Charlotte and Concord, NC. They have won the Angie’s List Super Service
Award more than once. This family-owned company is also a member of the Home
Builders Association of Charlotte, an Owens Corning preferred contractor and a certified installer for
Certainteed, GAF, Owens Corning and Tamko roofing products.
They will plan their work schedule to suit your needs, and provide all the
roofing materials themselves. Whether you need a completely new roof or just
need to fix an old one, call today for a free estimate.
