Once a reliable roofing company’s number is in your phone, you have experts to call on whenever your roof or gutters need maintenance, repairs, or replacements. Make the search for a reputable roofing company easier by educating yourself on the signs of a scam. Scam roofing companies are behind a wide variety of home improvement headaches, including faulty work with low-quality materials by unlicensed subcontractors. They usually have P.O. Box addresses instead of brick and mortar headquarters.

What Are The Signs Of Scam Roofing Companies?

Low Bids Followed By Increasing Costs

The best roofing contractors provide written estimates detailing the proposed work and subsequent costs. If an unforeseen expense arises, they explain the reason to you and often see where they can cut other costs to help you stay within budget. Contractors offering exceptionally-low bids are those to watch out for, as they often “surprise” customers by increasing labor and material fees.

High Down Payments Without Financing

No reputable roofing company expects you to pay a high down payment before they perform any work. If they do accept down payments, they offer financing options, so there is little danger of the contractors taking off with your money.

Solicitation

Scammers frequently solicit customers instead of building a reputation for reliability and quality work. They often show up on doorsteps after severe storms claiming your roof or gutter system has sustained extreme damage. Some even damage roofs themselves to charge higher fees.

Poor Reviews & Ratings

Quality roofing companies often have excellent ratings with the Better Business Bureau® in addition to testimonials on review sites and word of mouth recommendations. Talking to friends and neighbors, checking the BBB, reading as many reviews as you can, and asking about licensing and insurance gives you a clear idea of what you can expect from a potential roofing company.

Waived or No Deductible

Too-good-to-be-true offers are signs of scams across many industries. In roofing, you may be promised a waived deductible program or no deductible at all. Roofing companies that do this often submit faux receipts to insurance agencies to obtain more money. This is insurance fraud.

If you’re looking for a roofing contractor you can trust, M&J Roofing in Prospect, CT, has provided homeowners throughout the region with outstanding roofing services for nearly 30 years. Whether you need roof repair, replacement, or general maintenance, you can count on this experienced and professional team. Call (203) 754-3820 to request your free estimate or visit the roofers online for more information.