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Post by raphael on Jul 7, 2010 18:31:25 GMT -5
A crew of them "hit" my neighborhood today. They tried to tell me they were looking for roofs that had recent hail damage so that they could get with my insurance adjuster to get a new roof or repair the damage. (No hail around here that I knew of : Basically what I got out of all this is that they're a company from Atlanta with 1 roofing crew (hispanics) (and yes I asked) that were trying to drum up roofing business. In fact she just looked at my roof and quoted me around $5k. They try to make it appear that they are not selling anything. Beware!
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Post by manlyman on Jul 8, 2010 7:30:42 GMT -5
YES, BEWARE! SCAM ARTISTS ABOUND!!
These complaints from the Chattanooga BBB" BBB processed a total of 4 complaints about American Shingle Roofing, LLC in the last 36 months, our standard reporting period. Of the total of 4 complaints closed in 36 months, 4 were closed in the last year. These complaints concerned : - 2 regarding Customer Service Issues 1 - Failure to respond to phone calls or written requests for assistance or support 1 - None of the Above - Customer Service Complaint Issue - 1 regarding Delivery Issues 1 - Late delivery of services - 1 regarding Sales Practice Issues 1 - Sales presentation misrepresented the service
This advice from the Chattanooga BBB:
GENERAL ADVICE WHEN CHOOSING A ROOFING CONTRACTOR
* Be careful of any company that uses door-to-door sales tactics or leaves a flier on your door knob or in your mailbox promising insurance compensation for repairs. * Phrases to watch out for include "insurance companies are compensating" and "most homeowners are unaware of the storm damage on their roof." * Make sure to get verification of a hailstorm in your neighborhood. The National Weather Service or your neighbors are good independent sources. * If there was a storm, find out the size of the hailstones. It usually takes hail at least 1¼ inches in diameter to cause damage with golf ball size or larger causing serious damage. * The homeowner should be aware of which way the storm was moving. Many homes have roofs with various angles or pitches which means that the angles facing the storm would receive the most damage. * Hail damage is random. Unscrupulous repair companies may use a teaspoon, small rocks or hammers to fabricate damage.
AFTER A STORM:
* Do not be rushed into signing a contract with a particular company. Get business cards, and ask for written estimates for their work. Call your Better Business Bureau for the most current information on individual companies. * Beware of a company that puts emphasis on how the homeowner can get a new roof paid for by the insurance company. * Talk to your insurance agent, and ask for advice on how to proceed in getting repairs made. Keep receipts for temporary repairs. * Investigate the track record of any roofer or contractor you consider hiring. Look for companies with a good reputation in your community. Call your Better Business Bureau for assistance, secure references, and do not give anyone a deposit until you are sure they are reputable. *A legitimate roofing company should be able to provide the following information: - Local references and roofing testimonials - Business license - Roofing credentials - Workers compensation insurance - General liability insurance - Written manufacturer warranties
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Post by raphael on Jul 8, 2010 9:10:00 GMT -5
Phrases to watch out for include "insurance companies are compensating" and "most homeowners are unaware of the storm damage on their roof."
This was the exact tactic used. Let me even give you a better one. They pulled their car that had their American Shingle logo on it in the neighbors driveway and indicated they were waiting on the homeowner and that they would be doing work for them. Lie lie lie! I asked the neighbor about it and he was mad that they were using him as a "reference." If I'm going to get a roofer it will be a "good ole local boy" like I did last time that is NOT a straw boss and actually does the work himself with a crew of non hispanics like I did last time.
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Post by chatornookie on Jul 8, 2010 9:51:07 GMT -5
anybody got Superdooood's address...? because word is he needs a roofer in the worst way...
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Post by CoffeeShooter on Jul 8, 2010 9:53:58 GMT -5
Sugar!! Is that the roofer that we know and hate?
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Post by raphael on Aug 17, 2010 22:12:55 GMT -5
An update on these scamsters............
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