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Avoid immediate decisions
The time to look for Charlotte’s best roofing companies is before your roof is ever damaged by a storm. In this part of the country, 5 to 10 minutes of severe wind or hail can cause considerable damage to your roof. If a tree branch falls on your roof, you will probably need to repair a very large hole. At that point, your major concerns would be to get the damage repaired as quickly as possible and to file a claim with your insurance company. It is a good thing to prepare for such emergencies by creating your own short checklist of things to do and numbers to call in the event of storm damage to your home. Your insurance agent should be happy to brief you about policy coverage and specific filing requirements. It is completely normal to be anxious about getting your roof back to normal, but it is more important that you avoid being pressured into making immediate decisions with a long-term impact. Every decision you make during this time should be well thought out, and not the suggestions of a fast talker at your door.
The fact that you need major repairs should not affect your good sense approach. Be sure to shop around and get 3 or 4 estimates that are based on the same materials and repairs. Do not even accept bids until you can verify that the businesses are licensed with the state and are insured to do work in your area. Ask each contractor about their process for obtaining building permits if it is required. Be suspicious of door-to-door contractors who claim to have materials left over from a previous job. Refuse any exchange of information with individuals who do not have a permanent place of business. Some legitimate companies do have sales people go door-to-door; just be sure they have appropriate ID and that they represent an established and experienced company in the area. What you are trying to avoid is the scam artists and the storm chasers.
Storm chasing scams
Storm chasing is a multimillion dollar industry. These scam artists are not simple opportunists who happen upon a storm by chance. They are full scale operations, complete with computerized hail forecasting and teams of out of state installers who go door-to-door soliciting work. Storm chasers usually turn up with trucks that are registered out of state. They will also leave flyers that advertise roofing services, and they offer to work with insurance companies. Many of these contractors offer a dramatically low price and fast repairs. Even if they are legal contractors, they will not be around to service the warranty if problems arise later since they are from out of state.
The #1 Charlotte roofing company
Before you risk your money on scam artists or out of town contractors who will not be around when you need them, look for the best roof installers in the area. Advanced Roofing and Exteriors is a licensed, insured, and bonded roofing and exterior home improvement company. Advanced Roofing and Exteriors has been serving Charlotte and the surrounding regional areas for decades. They specialize in residential roofing and installation. They also provide repair and inspections, and they back their work with a workmanship warranty. Call them today for a free estimate from one of Charlotte’s best roofing companies.
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