Avoid Roofing Scams in Warm Springs
Roofing scams hit hard in Warm Springs, especially after storms in Randolph County. Protect your home and wallet by spotting red flags early. Here's your guide to safe hiring.
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Common Residential & Commercial Roofing Scams in Warm Springs
Be aware of these tactic used by unlicensed operators
Storm Chaser Scam
Out-of-town crews swarm after bad weather, offer 'deals' on new roofs, take payment, do poor work or vanish.
Upfront Payment Trap
Scammer demands 50-100% payment before work starts, then disappears or starts but never finishes.
Shingle Flip Scam
They remove old shingles but don't install new ones properly, or use cheap materials while claiming premium.
Fake Damage Alarm
Insist your roof needs full replacement when minor repairs suffice to upsell insurance claims.
How to Verify a Professional
Insurance
Ask for a certificate of insurance (COI) listing general liability and workers' comp. Call the insurer to confirm it's active and you're named as additional insured.
Licensing
Arkansas requires contractors for jobs over $2,000 to be licensed via the Contractors Licensing Board. Verify online at labor.arkansas.gov or call (501) 372-4661 with their license number.
References
Request 3-5 recent jobs in Warm Springs or Randolph County. Call references to ask about work quality, timeliness, and cleanup.
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