4 Most Common Roof Scams to Watch Out For

While a majority of roofing contractors are honest and reliable, there are still some who would try to pull a fast one on unsuspecting homeowners. Fortunately, most roofing scams have a pattern to them, making them easy to spot and to avoid. Patriot Roofing, the trusted roofing and  gutter installation  company in the area, shares some of the common roofing scams you should watch out for.

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  1. Inadequate repair work.  Following a major weather event, storm chasers will be making their rounds on your neighborhood. They’re typically the ones knocking on your door and offering cheap bids for roof repairs. If a stranger knocking on your door and pressures you into having your roof repaired isn’t enough of a red flag, the prices they offer–which seem too good to be true–should tip you off. It may be months before you realize the work they’ve done was inadequate, leaving you with a more serious roofing problem to fix.
  1. Unnecessary roof replacement.  So your roof has developed leaks because of a storm, and while they can be a serious issue, they shouldn’t always prompt a complete roof replacement. Be wary of contractors who would recommend a replacement as the foremost solution to roof damage. Most of the time–when the system is inspected by a trusted roofing expert–it may only need quality  roof repair.
  1. Low starting bids.  Some contractors will try to entice you with a cheap bid, but then they’d “discover” that your roof actually has additional problems. This means you’ll have to shell out more money to fix them. Once the work begins, these costs will snowball until you realize you’ve been paying for the project much more than you should.
  1. High-pressure sales tactics.  When having work done on your  roofing , it’s always a good idea to do some research first. This allows you to understand more about your options and make a wiser decision. For this reason, watch out for contractors that pressure you into signing a contract on the spot without allowing you to conduct additional research.

When in need of an experienced, reliable roofing company that can provide the highest quality service, turn only to Patriot Roofing LLC. We serve Norman, OK, and the surrounding areas. Call us today at (405) 217-0473 or fill out this  contact form  to schedule your consultation. 

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