Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Does Your Roofer Work for the Insurance Company or for You?




Homeowners often have a lot of concerns when it comes to hiring a roofer after a sudden storm damages their homes. After all, the roofer will be getting their money primarily from the insurance company, so it’s typically hard to tell whether they will be doing the work properly, or just working on a quick fix to appease the insurer and get their (typically smaller than average) compensation.

While some roofers might do this, it really doesn’t look good for the company’s reputation to act in such a way. Professional roofers, like TAG General Contractors, will do a complete roofing inspection and coordinate with you and with your insurance company while presenting you with a complete, written estimate that outlines all the required expenses.

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If a roofer does a poor job, the roofer will not get to work unless homeowners know they can provide top quality and be properly paid for their services. As a result, if the insurance company is not willing to pay them enough, they will not cut corners. Instead, they will want you and your insurer to come to an agreement for establishing who pays for what, before any of the work is even started.

In such cases, it’s best to have evidence of the damage that was caused by the storm and to have a professional attorney or public adjuster help you negotiate the right compensation specifically for the storm damage.