Unfortunately, roofing scams find new victims all the time – in most of the cases people desperate enough to trust anyone who promise them to fix their broken roof. It is not uncommon that these con-artists use a variety of tricks to convince people to trust them and pay them. Useless to say that they will receive low-quality services – and sometimes not even that; there are scammers who take the money and then disappear.
Here are a few types of so called roofers that you must never make business with!
Disaster chasers
Scammers prey on people`s fears. When a natural disaster strikes (e.g. a hurricane) and they see their home damaged like they have never seen it before, they are very vulnerable - and scammers know it! They will set alarms in people`s head and will actually convince some of them. This type of scam roofers typically travel door-to-door and offer repairs in exchange of better prices than those asked by reputable home improvement companies.
Roofers that invent imaginary roof damage
Inventing roof damage is another con technique that works because most people do not know much about identifying roof damage. The homeowner is convinced to file an insurance claim after a damaging storm, the insurance company cuts the check for the roofer and the homeowner gets a new low quality roof, even if the old roof was still in very good shape.
To avoid a roofing scam, always look for R4 honest Centennial roofing professionals for quality and reputable services.
