4 Lies Shady Contractors Tell Their Customers
Most contractors are reliable and trustworthy, but there are still those who would be more than willing to pull a fast one on you. This becomes even more apparent during a roofing project – when a shady contractor would tell convincing lies just to get your business. These include the following:
- “We were working on a job in the neighborhood and saw damage to your roof.” The contractors who say this almost always turn out to be storm chasers. They have always used the “we were in the neighborhood” excuse to convince homeowners to have some work done on their roof. You can easily catch them on this lie by verifying this statement. Make sure to ask them where or for whom they are doing a job in the community. You should also check if they actually look like a pro, which means having a company-marked truck, clothing and literature to back up their claim.
- “Just sign this pre-contract, and we’ll help you get a new roof through insurance.” You don’t want to sign anything unless it’s a final contract with a dollar mount and specific work scope. A reliable roofing contractor like Renovation Team will provide you with an accurate and detailed assessment of your roof storm damage. And, if we are working with the insurance company on your behalf, we’re not going to have you sign over authorization to us or even have you put your name on a dotted line in a pre-contract.
- “We have been in business for decades.” The last thing you want is to work on a costly roofing job with an inexperienced person. To confirm this statement, you just visit the company’s website (if there is one) or look up the person’s profile on prominent industry organizations like the Better Business Bureau (BBB). The “Years in Business” section in a given company’s BBB profile is always visible, so you’ll know exactly the degree of their experience.
- “We use high-quality products.” But then you find out they’re actually offering something off-brand. You won’t have this problem with Renovation Team. We are certified by both GAF and Owens Corning®, two of the largest roofing manufacturers in North America, so you’ll know we offer only the highest quality roofing products available today.
When in need of a reliable roofing company to meet your needs, look no further than Renovation Team. Expect only a safe and smooth experience when you choose us for your roofing project. We proudly serve the areas in and around St. Charles, Creve Coeur and St. Louis, MO. Call us today at (636) 939-1061, or fill out this contact form to schedule your consultation. We’d love to hear from you!