Beware of Storm Chasers: Protect Your Roof, Protect Your Home

When a big storm rolls through, your first priority is your family’s safety. But once the skies clear, another threat often appears at your door: storm chasers. These are out-of-town contractors who follow severe weather, knocking on doors and offering quick, cheap roof repairs. While their pitch might sound tempting—especially when they promise a free inspection—homeowners need to be cautious.

Who Are Storm Chasers and Door Knockers?

Storm chasers, sometimes called door knockers, are contractors who travel from town to town after storms, targeting neighborhoods with visible roof damage. They often offer free inspections and quick fixes, but their business practices are risky at best and downright fraudulent at worst. Many storm chasers:

• Pressure you to sign paperwork immediately—sometimes disguising contracts as simple inspection authorizations.

• Insist your roof is severely damaged, even if it’s not, and push for unnecessary repairs or full replacements.

• Use cheap materials and unskilled labor, leading to leaks and premature roof failure.

• Leave town as soon as the work is done, making it nearly impossible to get help if problems arise later.

• Disappear with your deposit, never completing the work.

Why You Shouldn’t Sign with a Door Knocker

Letting a storm chaser on your roof is risky. Some have been known to fabricate or even cause damage during their “inspection” to justify expensive repairs. Others pressure you into calling your insurance company, which can result in a claim on your record—even if you don’t need one. And most importantly: if you sign with a door knocker, you may be signing away your right to choose your own contractor or even unknowingly authorizing work you don’t want.

The Local Difference: Why Trust Us?

Unlike storm chasers, our company is rooted in the community. We don’t disappear after the job is done—we stand behind our work with the best warranties in the business for flat, tile, and shingle roofing. Here’s why you can trust us:

• Free, No-Obligation Roof Inspections: We’ll thoroughly assess your roof’s condition and provide honest recommendations, with absolutely no pressure to sign anything on the spot.

• Best Warranties Available: Our workmanship and material warranties are among the strongest in the industry, so you’re covered for years to come—not just until the next storm.

• Experienced, Local Crews: Our team lives and works here. We’re accountable to our neighbors and our reputation.

• Transparent Process: We’ll show you photos, explain our findings, and answer all your questions before any work begins.

How to Spot a Storm Chaser

• They show up uninvited after a storm, often with out-of-state plates or no local references.

• They pressure you for immediate decisions or upfront payments.

• They can’t provide a physical office address or proof of local licensing and insurance.

• Their warranties are vague—or worthless once they’re gone

  
  

  

  
  

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Book Your Free Roof Inspection—The Right Way

Don’t let a stranger on your roof or sign anything at the door. Instead, call a trusted local expert for a free, no-obligation inspection. We’ll give you peace of mind, honest answers, and the industry’s best protection for your home.

Protect your investment. Call us today for your free roof inspection—and see why your neighbors trust us to keep their homes safe, storm after storm!

520-444-3180 | dependableroofingandsolar@gmail.com