How to Spot a Dodgy Roofer
Roofing has more than its fair share of cowboys because the customer rarely climbs up to inspect the work. Here are the red flags that should make you walk away every time.
Key takeaways
- Door knockers offering 'spotted from the road' free inspections.
- Cash up front demands.
- No written quote.
- Cannot provide current evidence of appropriate cover.
- Pressure to decide today.
- No verifiable recent reviews.
Unrequested doorstep offers
Be cautious when someone arrives without an appointment and says they spotted urgent damage from the road. Do not agree under pressure. Check the business identity, seek another opinion and compare written quotes before authorising work.
Cash up front
A small deposit for materials on a large job is fine and normal. Cash up front for the whole job before any work is started, never. You lose all leverage.
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No written quote
If they will not put it on paper with line items, do not let them on your roof. The quote is the only evidence of what was agreed if it goes wrong.
No evidence of appropriate cover
Ask what cover the roofer holds and request current evidence before work starts. If the documentation is unclear, pause and verify it before agreeing to the job.
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David Boardman founded Boardman Roofing in 2018. Dave has 25 years on the tools. Read 150+ Google reviews or call 07879 736629.
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