MISTAKE #10: Not Knowing What The Roofer Is Doing During The Inspection
Even though you probably don’t know how to inspect a roof or may not be able to identify hail damage, or you may not even want to get on your roof, it’s still a good idea to know what the roofer or the roof inspector is doing while he’s on your roof. There are so many scammers out there who are desperate for any and every sale that there’s a lot of temptation to vandalize your roof to try to get an insurance adjuster to accept a claim. Common vandalizing practices include hitting the roof with a ball peen hammer, hitting it with a golf ball wrapped in a sock, putting a dime or quarter on the roof and spinning it with his thumb, or even walking on the roof with football cleats on.
What Should You Do?
If possible, try to be home during the inspection. Stand in your yard and watch him as he’s doing his inspection. Ask lots of questions. If something looks unusual or suspicious to you, ask him about it. A good, honest roofing contractor will welcome your questions and actually be glad that you’re asking them. A dishonest roofer will become irritated with you or will give you suspicious-sounding answers.