Although the northern Virginia region mostly escaped major damage from what was then Tropical Storm Ian, that doesn’t mean we won’t see storm chasers in our area offering free roof repair estimates. These storm chasers often make reputable roofing companies look bad.
Not All Storm Chasers Are Bad Roofers
Some roofers who come to storm ravaged areas are good at their trade. However, the issue is that when they’ve finished all the roof repairs, they leave. If they’ve offered you a one, two or even five-year warranty for your repair or roof replacement, they’re not around to honor that warranty. That makes that warranty useless. On the other hand, many storm chasers are scammers. They may have some experience and say all the right things, however, they often take your deposit and never come back.
How to Determine if You’re Considering a Local Roofing Company
Storm chasers often set up a PO box at the local UPS store for a few months. This gives them a local address. They may also add a page to their website that references your area. However, that doesn’t make them a local roofing company. Here are a few things to look at that may help you determine if they are a local roofing company:
- Check their state license history.
- Look at other pages of their website, do they reference your area?
- Do their trucks have local plates?
- Ask about their insurance, not all workman’s comp and liability insurance carries across state lines.
- Read their quote/estimate and see what details they provide regarding their company.
- Find out who their customers are in your town.
A storm chaser may be cheaper, but they’re rarely a better option than a local roofing company.
Choose a Local Roofing Company
If you realized you have a roof leak because of the recent rain, trust your local roofing company, Peak Roofing Contractors. We’ve been serving the northern Virginia region for decades and will always stand behind our work. If you want a free estimate for your roof leak, well help you know whether you have storm damage or just a roof leak. When you hire us to do the work, we’ll do it right, for a fair price. Call us today to schedule your no obligation appointment at (703) 468-4769 or fill out our contact form.
