Stay informed in the aftermath of a storm

By Emma Peterson. 

Using research to find the perfect contractor for your repair needs. 

With the spring months comes both construction and storm season. In fact, many areas in the Midwest and southern regions of the United States have already experienced severe thunderstorms, hail and even tornadoes this year. And with those storms comes damage to roofs, gutters and siding.  

This can be a stressful time to be a home or business owner, as repair needs can crop up as suddenly as a storm can blow through. But it’s important to make sure that you take the time to find the right contractor to do repairs for you as there are unfortunately people who may try to take advantage of post-storm stress. In fact, Bone Dry Roofing heard about one such story when they were helping rebuild after a storm this March:  

One resident, Ashley Dutton, reported to CBS News that the hail in her neighborhood wasn’t big enough to cause any damage to her home. But that didn’t stop 3 guys in a car from knocking on Dutton’s door selling their roof repair services. The company told Dutton that they were Better Business Bureau accredited. However, the news station did some fact-finding and discovered that they not only were not BBB accredited but were not even licensed in her town. 

This is a good reminder to do some independent research when looking for a contractor to work with. Take Bone Dry Roofing as an example. A quick look around their website and online presence shows their history (established in 1989), their community reputation (five starts on over 12,000 Google reviews) and their actual BBB accreditation. Further digging reveals their listing on Angie’s List and certifications from leading distributors like Owens Corning and CertainTeed.  

All of this to say, storms can be scary and cleaning up after is stressful. But make sure to take some time to explore and research to make sure you are working with a contractor who will take care of your home or business with the same care you do.  

Learn more about finding the right contractor for you in the Roofing 101 section of AskARoofer.com.