Atlanta Roofing Scams To Be Aware Of
In the past we have discussed what to look for when choosing a Georgia roofing company. Today we will discuss several Atlanta roofing scams that you need to be aware of whenever considering an Atlanta roofing company to work with.
I’d say the biggest roofing shortcut is the “bait and switch.” In this case a contractor will sell you a specific product or up-sell some specific components and then use a less expensive product or leave a specific component out entirely.
Another short cut could involve insurance. Just because someone shows you an insurance certificate does not mean it is valid or covers the laborers actually working at your job site. A common Workers Compensation policy can appear valid, but may actually be a “ghost policy” which excludes the owner and if his workers are sub-contracted then they are not covered (unless they have their own policy) and could quite easily sue the homeowner if they are injured on the job.
Thirdly, you also want to read your contract specifically and see if you are responsible for any extra labor and materials needed to finish the job. It is quite easy for a contractor to ship less material than needed or remove some when you aren’t looking and then claim they’re short and you have to come up with more money. The contractor should be responsible for measuring a re-roof or plans for new construction and calculating correctly. The only time an owner should be responsible is if they add square footage to a job or change plans after the bid.
As you know we specialize in metal roofs In Atlanta, however we have done all kinds of roofing projects as can be seen from our gallery photos.
When you are ready to have your roof replaced and you want an honest company to work with please give us the opportunity to give you a free estimate. Advanced Systems Roofing may be reached at 770.338.2782
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