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Seeking Help with Getting Money Back from Roofing Contractor
Asked by L.L. from St. Louis
on September 17, 2008
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Hello ladies, I'm hoping that someone can help me regarding a problem that I have ran into. I hired a roofer back in June to replace my roof. I gave him a check for ha...
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- L. I've been in a situation like this and know how frustrating it is. Unfortunately, depending on the amount - going to court may be a bigger hassle than it is wor...
- What about the news? Like Contact 2 or something of that sort. It is a good warning to other people and also lets him know that you are serious. How did you find th...
- If the amount is low enough you can take him to small claims court. In small claims no lawyers are involved. Last time I looked the max claim was $5,000.
Recycle Roofing??
Asked by K.B. from Portland
on November 11, 2008
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hey Mamas!!
I have a question. We just replaced our roof over the weekend. We had 2 layers that we took off (on our own...I'm so sore!) I was wondering if any of you ...
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- I saw something on a news show a while back. It seems if you do an online search you can find a few options. One I quickly found was http://www.plcrecycling.com/abo...
- My parents used a company to work on their driveway about 5yrs ago and they had their gravel driveway covered in shaved asphalt shingles. They were quite happy with t...
- So here are just a few ideas that you could try: Craigslist under the Free catagory. (Incase you are not familiar; Ads with photos move the fastest. And things that do...
Should I Call the Insurance Agent or Roofing Company First for Repair?
Asked by K. from Dallas
on June 4, 2007
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My roof is rather old, and with all of the rain, wind, etc it is getting pretty battered. We had a guy look at it about a year ago, and he said "Call me when it hails....
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- Check out the local businesses area on mamasource. Also, check with BBB.org. And get three quotes/estimates for the work (they should be free.) Make sure the company y...
- K., The advice you've received so far is right on. I wish I had known this before I made the mistake of calling my insurance company first, rather than a roofer to ...
- K., I had this happen about 3 years ago. Someone came by and said we had damage so we called our insurance agent and they sent someone out to look and they couldn't ...
New Roof - Warranty or Pay Less W/ No Warranty?
Asked by M.G. from Las Vegas
on February 27, 2012
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Hi Moms,
We need a new roof and got estimates (from roofing companies). Our neighbors are currently getting a new roof for a great deal, but there is no warranty. ...
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- I thought all shingles were guaranteed for some number of years. The more you pay the more years of warranty you receive. I would imagine the warranty would be betwe...
- Warranty! Let some have said, what happens if the roof leaks? What happens if they don't finish the job, don't properly cover the roof and it rains? Let me tell you...
- Don't skimp and go cheap. You go cheap, you get cheap. There is a reason they are installing these roofs with no warranties.... someone, somewhere is being paid unde...
Is This Illegal Regarding Insurance?
Asked by C.G. from Dallas
on June 27, 2009
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We need a new roof. Our insurance company agrees and has already given us a $6,000+ check. We are supposed to pay the roofer and our deductible and then the insurance ...
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- We had a slate roof before and went back with a composition roof...we received more from our insurance company than it cost to replace the roof...we got to keep the re...
- I don't know, but I think that explains why I always see the roofing signs in people's front yards. I always wondered. I think technically they are scooting around the...
- I think the way it is described here sounds fishy, but I also think it's waaay incorrect. From what I know about this, having roofers in my family, the first check pa...
Paying a Roofer with Insurance Money
Asked by C.T. from Denver
on August 8, 2009
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Hi everyone - I'm looking for advice on how to negotiate our final contract with our roofing company. Insurance gave us a check already for the depreciated cost of th...
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- Hi C., Years ago, I was a claims adjuster, so I understand your question. Also, I have been out of this industry for several years, so some things have changed. Thu...
- That was a nasty storm wasn't it? Whew! We went through this last year when a big hail storm ripped through town, with a similar payment scheme from the insurance co. ...
- I would negotiate the contract as if you're only getting from the insurance what the roofer chargers. He shouldn't get paid any more just because you have more coverag...
Home Inspector Specializing in Roofs or an Honest Roofer
Asked by S.M. from Dallas
on August 6, 2009
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We had our roof replaced and we are not happy with the outcome....the original roofer has said he would pay to have a independent third party inspector to inspect our ...
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- Swan Roofing is my personal favorite. They go above & beyond & do it right the first time. Ask for Greg Staton (sales). Cloud Roofing is great, too!
- Try Town & Country Roofing in Frisco.
- We used Bert Roofing a few years ago and we were very happy with them . They also came out for follow up. I would use them again if needed.
Speaking of Roofs
Asked by A.G. from Dallas
on April 17, 2011
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We have a farmhouse that we love, and we're thinking of getting a metal roof. We have hail damage and need a new roof anyway, so insurance will pay some of the cost. ...
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- Looks like you've already made your decision, and I wanted to say it's a good one! Just wanted to echo what a previous poster said. Metal roofs can get hail dents, j...
- We were told to stay away from the metal roof. The color does fade and they do get damaged. So when you need to replace a panel, unless you get it from the original ma...
- You have received a ton of good info, I can only add one thing. If at all possible, run all of your bath, kitchen, and laundry exhaust vents through the attic to join ...
Roofer in Richardson, Plano, Garland Area
Asked by J.C. from Dallas
on June 18, 2008
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We have to get a new roof and I'm looking for a good, reliable, and priced reasonably roofer. Any suggestions? We live off 190&Shiloh or 3 miles east of 75.
Thanks f...
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- I recommend JC Lewis Roofing in McKinney, phone # ###-###-####. Quality work, dependable & trustworthy. He's been in the McKinney area for years. Hope this helps.
- Local Roofing ###-###-#### I have used them for more than a decade and I have a lot of rental property. they are very reasonable and they stand by their product. ...
- Well, just in case you needed another suggestion, we use Canyon Creek Roofing: ###-###-####. The don't "over sell" what you don't need. They also repair fences (as w...
Heeelp, My New House Has Problems , but My Warranty Doesn't Cover It
Asked by R.T. from Dallas
on August 31, 2008
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We have a 3 year old brick home. The brick is starting to change color and we fear it is defective. But our warranty doesn't cover brick after 2 years. Does anyone...
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- R., Materials like brick and roofing shingles have a manufactors warranty that is separate and longer than the labor warranty. Ask your contractor to follow up on...
- Bill Biggs at Lake Cities Inspection is awesome and VERY thorough. He is also an engineer so he does much more than just fill out a checklist. His number is ###-###-#...
- I just had an inspection done on a home that I am purchasing. The inspector's name is Clif Finley of Oneinspection. He was great, thorough and affordable. His numbe...
