As longtime Sarasota residents with a family-owned total roofing company, we are honestly heartbroken at the destruction caused by the recent storms. We got back to work as soon as it was possible, but the devastation we’ve seen is pretty overwhelming.
As we face this heartbreak as a community and look forward down the long road to recovery, we want people in the Sarasota and Bradenton areas to be as educated as possible regarding the current situation in the southwest Florida roofing industry. As important as it is that we safeguard our property, we also know how important it is to reduce stress and have a realistic outlook in times like these.
We recently addressed the threat of storm-chasing roofing scams that occur in the wake of natural disasters. Unfortunately, we feel the need to re-emphasize that warning—because so many people have suffered life-altering losses, but also because we are seeing a terrible surge in these types of scams after Hurricane Milton. We don’t want to see our neighbors taken advantage of.
Remember to read up on storm-chasers before committing to a roofing company—especially one that has contacted you before you contacted them. And remember that LD Total Roofing Sarasota-Bradenton has been here for years, and we’ll be here for years to come, offering roof repair Sarasota can rely on in these difficult times.
Keep these things in mind as you look for a roofing company, especially after the 2024 hurricane season we’ve experienced.
Question Any Roofing Company That Comes to You
We’re guessing at least 60% of homeowners in Sarasota-Bradenton have googled “roofing companies near me” in the last two months.
Property owners who know they have roof damage are being proactive about it. They’re looking for trustworthy, available service and repair to ensure the safety of their families and belongings ASAP.
And for that reason, Sarasota roofing companies are extremely busy right now. If a so-called “local roofing company” is calling you—or going door-to-door—you have to wonder why they have to work so hard for customers.
Question Any Sarasota Roofing Company Offering Quick Fixes
There is a lot of work to be done right now.
We have to prioritize our working time as well as our resources. With high demand for materials, combined with shipping delays caused by storms and flooding throughout the southeast, we have to plan our projects according to what we have available.
Question Any Roofing Company Offering a Sudden Windfall
Someone representing a “local roofing company” might come to your door to tell you that they have “excess materials from a previous job in the neighborhood.” At the very least, this means that they have planned poorly or are suspiciously low on existing customers. Or they’re ripping off their existing customers in the hopes of a quick buck.
Most likely, this is an artificially pressurized sales tactic to get you to commit to an unbelievable fleeting opportunity. Don’t fall for it.
Find a Roofing Company That Reassures You
In stressful times like these, members of your community should be trying to alleviate your stress—not pressuring you to sign contracts and hand over down payments.
Do not sign anything or provide money in advance before thoroughly researching a roofing company—without them looking over your shoulder while you do it.
Deckard & Company