Storm Damage Help

After the Hurricane, the Storm Chasers Come Next.

Out-of-town crews and outright scammers follow every big storm along the Gulf Coast. Before you sign a roof contract or hand over your insurance check, find out who you are really dealing with.

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Red Flags

Six signs you are talking to a storm chaser

Any one of these is a reason to slow down. Two or more is a reason to close the door.

"We can cover your deductible."In many states that is insurance fraud, and it can put you on the hook too.

Pay in full, or cash only, up frontLegitimate contractors take a reasonable deposit and get paid as the work is done.

No license in your stateA license from another state does not count. Check your own state's board.

"Sign today, this storm price won't last."Pressure to sign on the spot is the oldest trick there is.

Nothing in writingNo written contract, no license number on it, no Certificate of Insurance. Walk away.

No local address, new company, new reviewsA business formed last month with reviews from last week is not a track record.

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Check the License Yourself

State contractor licensing boards on the Gulf Coast

The license must be active, in your state, and in the same name as the contract.

AlabamaHome Builders Licensure Board: hblb.alabama.gov

FloridaDept. of Business & Professional Regulation: myfloridalicense.com

LouisianaState Licensing Board for Contractors: lslbc.louisiana.gov

MississippiState Board of Contractors: msboc.us

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Got three quotes for your insurance claim? Vet all three side by side. Add Bid Analysis to compare the quotes line by line.

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