4 Dangers of Hiring Cheaper Out-of-Town Roofers

In the aftermath of a storm, you may notice roofers roaming around your neighborhood offering to repair or replace damaged roofs at prices that are almost too good to be true. These so-called “storm chasers” come from other areas, mostly from another state. While it might be tempting to take advantage of their services, you might want to reconsider working with them. Here’s why: 

1. They focus on quantity rather than quality. Cheaper out-of-town roofers are only in your area for a short period. Afterwards, they will be moving over to the next town to look for unsuspecting homeowners who may be in need of storm damage roof repairs. They’re focused on taking on as many projects as possible, resulting in them not having enough time to repair each roof properly.

2. Their workmanship leaves much to be desired. Due to the short time they spend on each roof, their workmanship is rushed and often shoddy. They make sure to work as quickly as possible, giving little to no regard to the quality of their work.

3. Any issues won’t be resolved at all. If the out-of-town roofers did substandard work on your roof, you will be having a hard time making them accountable for what they did. Before you know it, they’ve moved on to the next town or area. You’re left with a roof that’s riddled with more issues than ever before, requiring you to have it done again by a more reliable contractor this time.

4. They’re not familiar with your area’s building codes. Building codes vary from one area to another. That said, you can expect cheaper out-of-town roofers to be unaware of your local area’s regulations. Working with a reliable contractor like Christian Brothers Roofing not only helps make permit approvals easier, but also ensures your roofing project is up to code.

Christian Brothers Roofing offers exceptional residential and commercial roofing services to residents of the Kentuckiana region. Expect only a safe and stress-free experience when you choose us to handle all of your roofing needs. Call us at (270) 715-1999, or fill out our contact form for a free estimate.