Beware of the Storm Chasers!

Many of us have had the door-knockers; while some are legitimate, others are not.

Most door-knockers will ask to get up on your roof and inspect. Before you let them, ask some questions.

Is it a local company? Many storm chasers will rent a suite or use temporary office space, so they can say they are local. We recommend working with a contractor who has been in business locally for at least five years and has a place of business. Beware of the contractor who has a website with many different offices throughout the nation --only a few are actually local 365 days a year. Most come in only for the storm and then they are gone. Check the Better Business Bureau for length of time a company has been in business locally under one name. Click Here to Be Taken To Our BBB Profile.

Contractor’s License: Be careful here. Who holds the license --does it match the company name?? Many storm chasers (because they don’t have a SC license) will use another SC contractor license.

Most Important: Do NOT sign anything with someone who knocks on your door out of the blue and tells you that you have hail damage. You could find yourself locked into a contract and not even realize it.

Notify Your Insurance Company. (Do NOT let the Contractor file a claim for you)

1.) Call your agent or the 800-number for your insurance company or submit a claim online.

2.) Generally the insurance company will call you to set an appointment for an adjuster to look at your house once you file your claim.

3.) We can meet your adjuster at your home. Just call or email our office to schedule a time (803-955-0374 or estimates@bauerroofs.com). This speeds up the settlement time and prevents voicemail tag between the adjuster and Bauer Roofing’s estimator. We can also meet you at your home after the adjuster has been out and you have received your paperwork.

4.) Our estimator will work with the adjuster to go through the settlement.

5.) Once it’s settled, our estimator will go through the estimate with you and the information will be forwarded to your insurance company. After that, your insurance company will cut you a partial check.

8.) The check amount depends on the dollar amount of the job. Please keep in mind that the insurance company will deduct the depreciation and the deductible. Once the work is complete, you will get the depreciation back.

9.) Occasionally, if you have a current mortgage on your home, the insurance check will be made out to both you and the mortgage company. Do NOT sign this check. Send it to your mortgage company via certified mail. They will endorse it and send it with more paperwork for you to complete.

10.) Every mortgage company has different requirements. Please read their requirements to see what the necessary forms are.

12.) Our office staff is available to help you complete the required paperwork and answer any questions you may have.

If you would like a Certified Storm Inspector from Bauer Roofing to evaluate your roof please give us a call at 803-955-0374 or email us at estimates@bauerroofs.com or click the button on the Right Side of the screen.

Roy Bauer -- Bauer Roofing

Haag Certified Roof Inspector

I'll have to admit something to you, I haven't been around manufacturing at this level much at all in my life. So, when I got a chance to go to Piqua, Ohio and take a tour of the Classic Metal Roofing Systems plant, I jumped at it -- and was extremely impressed (The bottom picture is of Todd Miller (Classic Metal Roofing Systems President) and I --I'm on the left)

The presses they use are huge, as you can see from the picture. Listening to the what they had to go through and how much earth had to be removed in order to have them installed, left me awestruck.

As I listened to them explain how they work and how much training and safety knowledge the operators must have, I began to understand why the products they produce are leading their industry. There must have been 15+ machines and presses, many as big as the one to left, in this plant and it ran, quite literally, like a well-oiled machine.

I came away with three thoughts: 1) I have more confidence in the manufacturer than ever before, 2) Homeowners, if they saw what I saw, would put Classic Metal Roofing Systems at the top of their list for metal roofing choices, and 3) There still is good-ole American Ingenuity alive and well in Ohio.

If you are in the market for a new metal roof, you would be wise to consider a Classic Metal Roof, and even wiser, if I do say so myself, to choose Bauer Roofing to install it. (Sorry for the shameless plug).

If interested, give us a call at 803-955-0374 or click the tab on the right side of the screen for a Free Estimate.

Roy Bauer

When you start searching for information on roofing and roofing companies it can get really confusing. The biggest reason for this is self-serving roofing companies who are just trying to sell you something and could care less what your needs are and what is best for your house.

There is some good information out there from third-party sources, who actually have your best interest at heart. And, luckily, there is also some good information from some Manufacturers who understand that being honest with homeowners and contractors is crucial to their existence as a company.

The "Homeowner's Guide to Roofing" put out by Isaiah Industries is a great read for people who are trying to figure out what the best type of roofing material is for their house. It doesn't get into choosing a contractor; it simply focuses on the best type of material.

Clink here to request the Free Booklet.