Watch Out for Bad Roofing Advice

If you’re talking with potential roofing companies about constructing a new roof or repairing the one you have, it’s not uncommon to get some really bad roofing advice. Unfortunately, not all roofing companies are as reputable and honest as Pressure Point Roofing. Here are just a handful of things we’ve heard from our clients about what other roofing companies have told them.

5 Examples of Bad Roofing Advice:

1. The damage is so bad it needs to be replaced immediately. Hearing your roof needs to be fully replaced immediately often creates panic and anxiety. Keeping your investment safe from nature’s elements is a priority, so this type of advice can cause homeowners to make rash decisions without fully analyzing the cost or options available. Instead, take a deep breath and get some more estimates. Often, there are other ways to repair a roof or at least more affordable options for roof replacement.
2. This is a limited-time quote, and prices will increase soon. This is often a typical tactic of home show vendors, but roofing company salespeople can use “limited-time offers” to try to get you to make a quick decision before getting more information or bids. If you’re working with a reputable roofing company, you’re not going to be forced into making a fast decision to get a good deal on a roofing repair or replacement.
3. Don’t worry, we don’t need a permit. Any contractor who tells you they can do the job faster or cheaper because they don’t need to get a permit is wrong. Professional roofers don’t cut corners. There are valid reasons you should get permits for roofing work, like making sure the roof was installed correctly. Besides, in most areas, performing roofing work without a permit is illegal construction and can lead to many problems for you down the road.
4. We’ll handle the insurance claim for you. While this sounds like a really helpful offer, cutting you out of an insurance claim could hide costs, workarounds, or other unethical work. Instead, seek a roofing company that is familiar with insurance claims and is willing to provide you with all the necessary documentation you need to file it. You should always maintain control of the work being performed on your home.
5. We guarantee you won’t find a better deal elsewhere. If that’s true, the roofing company shouldn’t be worried about giving you all the time you need to get other estimates or talk with their competitors. However, don’t let statements like those persuade you to make an ill-informed or rash decision.

Pressure Point Roofing is your reputable roofing solution.

We don’t need high-pressure sales tactics and scripts full of bad roofing advice to convince home and business owners to sign on the dotted line. Instead, we prioritize putting our customers first, providing exceptional service, and performing to strict quality standards. Let us show you examples of work we’ve done for your friends and neighbors and see what makes Pressure Point Roofing different from the rest.

Pressure Point Roofing is proud to serve Southern Oregon homes and businesses with high-quality roofing solutions. From full construction to repairs, skylight installation, siding services, and more, our professional teams do it all. Contact us for more information. We’re happy to answer all your questions and allow you the time you need to feel assured you’ll receive the best roofing services for your investment.