After every hailstorm comes another storm – the storm of storm chasers! In Colorado, homeowners will be plagued with one or more contracting companies knocking on their doors immediately after damaging hailstones fall. Why? Many companies send out their door-to-door roofing salesmen asking to check your roof after a storm. Their goal is to “lock homeowners” into agreeing to a new roof before damage is officially assessed. They do this by employing hardline sales tactics, such as instilling fear of leaks and demanding a signature on a written contract. At Cenco Building Services, we know there is a strong possibility every year of hail in the Spring and Fall in the Denver metro area or somewhere along the Front Range. As a full-service general contracting firm, we only send out licensed adjusters to assess storm damage, our inspections cover your entire property. We also know that for most properties, hail damage is degenerative. While repairs may need to be addressed, they can be completely safely on your schedule-not on the timeframe of some hard selling roofing company! Every year, the storm chasers flood into neighborhoods with the aim of boosting sales through fear and misinformation. The next time you have a hailstorm in your community, follow these 4 strategies: Take your time. Reputable companies will complete temporary repairs if you have a leak, and give you the time to properly assess damage and negotiation with your insurance carrier. Check your roof after a hail storm before the storm chasers arrive. While we never recommend getting onto your roof yourself, it’s always a wise decision to call a local contractor to conduct a free, no-obligation roof inspection, such as is offered by Cenco Building Services. If a salesman knocks on your door, do not feel pressured into allowing them on your roof. Anyone on your roof unsupervised can, in fact, cause damage where none existed or misrepresent damage to you. Cenco uses digital video and photos to document any damage. If you do let a salesman on your roof, don’t be pressured into signing a contract right away. High pressure selling by storm chasers always includes an immediate deadline for you to sign the contract to have your roof repaired by the company. An ethical, credible contracting company, like Cenco Building Services, will allow you as much time as you need to secure their services, answer questions and explain the process during and after your scheduled appointment without the threat of a dire consequences.
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Do not be intimidated to work with company you don’t trust. Take the time to do your research. Ensure the company you choose is not from out-of-state, will be there to correct any problems and honor their workmanship, and is willing to work with you and your insurance company. If you are concerned that your roof may have sustained damage after a hailstorm or looking to remodel your property, contact our professional, friendly staff today to schedule a no-obligation roof evaluation by calling (720) 583-1690.
