Howdy, Springfield! I hope everyone is doing OK after mother nature's latest hissy fit.
Just a friendly PSA that if you have roof, siding, or other damage to your home, please be careful with whom you contract the work with. There's going to be people knocking on your door, signs at every street corner, and social media ads with some fly-by-night roofing "companies" soliciting your business.
Please do your due diligence - look at their Google business profile, read reviews, etc. I'm not saying they're all out to get you, but some of them are. If you have a local real estate agent such as myself, an insurance agent that's local or even a contractor you’ve worked with before, lean on those relationships first. Local folks have a reputation to protect. The pop-up crews don’t.
A few quick things to watch for from those of us who have unfortunately dealt with this stuff before (most of us, probably):
- Anyone pushing you to sign right now - back off, Jack
- Large upfront payments before materials are even ordered - please...
- “We’ll cover your deductible” type talk - eh, aren't you generous?
- No local address or presence you can verify - the obvious red flag
Get multiple quotes, ask for proof of insurance, and make sure everything is in writing. If it feels off, it probably is.
Stay safe out there 👍