Vetting Storm Damage Roofing Contractors Is Crucial

Storm damage is all too frequent here in Minneapolis, and unfortunately it doesn’t seem like damaging storms will be getting rarer anytime soon. As a homeowner, it’s essential to have contractors you can trust to promptly and effectively resolve storm damage from hail, wind, and other factors. However, severe storms tend to bring unethical “storm chaser” roofing companies through an area, and it’s important to know how to identify a reliable roofer.

Our seasoned experts at Wright at Home are professionals when it comes to storm damage restoration—and we’ve learned quite a bit about what separates the best contractors from the rest. Here are a few crucial questions you should be asking before hiring a company to resolve storm damage.

How Long Have You Been in Business?

Experience is everything when it comes to home services. Working with a business that’s been around for more than a few years means you can count on their team to have years of on-the-ground experience.

In addition, a long track record helps you find more information about a company. They’ll have more reviews, enabling you to comb through them to identify their best qualities and see how they resolve potential problems.

Lastly, being in business for a long time illustrates the company’s staying power. Roofing is a tough industry to succeed in, and many new roofing and home exterior companies fail after just a couple of years. If your roofer is covering their work with a workmanship guarantee, but they don’t stay in business long enough to keep their word, it’s just a piece of paper.

Are You Locally Owned and Operated?

Unfortunately, the storm damage industry is full of contractors engaging in unethical practices. Perhaps the most common is “storm chasing,” where out-of-town roofers will canvass an area recently hit by storms, offer their services at an unreasonably low rate, and then leave before the homeowner learns that the work they did was of poor quality.

Local companies, on the other hand, depend on their reputation in your area. They must do high-quality work or word would get around quickly that they aren’t to be trusted. Not only that, but local companies will also have firsthand knowledge of building codes and other regulations in your area. This knowledge is essential to avoid fines and other problems associated with not keeping your roof and home up to code.

Can You Provide References?

Any storm restoration contractor can claim they do good work—but it takes a truly excellent contractor for their customers to speak on their behalf. Asking for references from other local homeowners is a great way to learn more about the quality of a contractor’s work and the way they go about their business.

Can You Restore My Entire Home Exterior?

While your roof is most likely to be damaged by severe storms and hail, it’s not the only part of your home that’s exposed to the elements. When the time comes to hire a storm damage expert, it’s much more efficient to work with a company that can do it all rather than juggling multiple different contractors.

Experienced home exterior professionals will be able to repair and replace your roof along with your siding, gutters, and more, ensuring a seamless project experience and restoring your home much more quickly.

Wright at Home: Top Storm Damage Contractors in Minneapolis

At Wright at Home, we’ve been serving the Minneapolis area since 2005. As seasoned storm damage contractors, we know how to move quickly after major storms while delivering high-quality roof and home exterior repairs that will protect your house from the elements.

As a family-owned company, we love nothing more than restoring homeowners’ peace of mind after a major storm passes through our area. If you’re met with hail, wind, or other home exterior damage this storm season, reach out to our team for a free in-home consultation and estimate.