Free roofs are interesting and might make it sound like you can save plenty of money. But, the truth about it is problematic and can land you into legal issues if you’re not careful. In this post, Twin Cities Siding and Roofing uncovers the truth behind free roofs.
The Truth About Free Roofs
Free roofs usually involve your insurance provider and an unscrupulous party who offers to pay to replace your roof. The latter, in particular, would tell you that they would collect the deductible from your insurance company on your behalf and would initially pay for the materials and labor required.
Homeowners can be accomplices to insurance fraud if they agree to work with these scammers. The party might encourage them to inflate the stated roof damage using the contractor’s false data, turning them into accomplices.
Other Roofing Scams to Know About
Out-of-town scammers are known for:
- Offering to work on your roof after a storm with extremely cheaper rates than local roofers.
- Doing work on your roof but leaving you with no labor and material warranties.
- Working without liability insurance and workman’s compensation.
- Using subpar materials manufactured elsewhere with an unrecognizable brand.
- Demanding the entire project fee upfront and skipping town the next day.
- Aggressively pushing their services after a storm passes in your area.
The Typical Factors Affecting Roofing Costs
Various factors will increase or decrease your roofing costs. The availability of materials, complexity of the roof structure and necessary equipment contribute to the total cost of your roof replacement. A contractor can provide a rough estimate after they’ve inspected your roof.
For quality roofing services that you’d be happy to refer to a friend, won’t break the bank and guarantee long-term durability and dependability, turn to Twin Cities Siding and Roofing. Call us at (651) 967-0873, or fill out this contact form to request a quote.
