When it comes to your roof, it’s essential to trust your roofers. Roof repair and restoration are not tasks many non-tradespeople are familiar with. Additionally, people may not know what to look for to ensure their roofers are trustworthy and have integrity.
Unfortunately, there has been an increase in dishonest tradespeople taking advantage of clients, leading to a reluctance to hire roofers. This has negatively impacted the regular maintenance required for roofs.
Neighbourhood Watch Queensland reported on posts shared in June about untrustworthy tradespeople who were knocking on doors and intimidating residents into hiring them. These scammers were evasive when residents asked to verify their licenses and registrations. Scammers were pushy and tried to pressure residents by suggesting that work would be more expensive if not done immediately.
A legitimate tradesperson will never behave this way. They may offer services when they’re in the area, but they will have set prices and be proud of their licenses and registrations, allowing you time to verify their credentials. If you need work done, it’s best to call the business using the number on their website, check their reviews, and ensure they are licensed and properly registered to avoid being scammed.
Before we begin restoring or replacing roofs or tiles, we schedule a time to assess the situation and then fit you into our busy calendars. We will never appear suddenly and insist you hire us on the spot. In any trade, this behaviour is unusual and abnormal.
By being aware of the signs of a scam and taking the necessary steps to verify the legitimacy of your tradespeople, you can ensure that your roof receives the care and maintenance it needs from trustworthy professionals.
Holy Mess has compiled a list of red flags to look out for when hiring tradespeople. A Current Affair reported another roofing scam where the victim was targeted immediately after a bad storm. The scammers took advantage of the post-storm chaos to con her out of money and then disappeared.
Globally, people are being deceived by fast-talking, con-artist tradespeople. Recognising the signs of a scam is crucial to protecting yourself. If someone is talking too fast or being too pushy, it’s a warning sign.
WeatherpRoof Restorations is a company you can trust. But don’t just trust us, check out our background and our reviews, or give us a call and we’ll answer any questions you may have.