uh oh, downtown, you may be in a world of deep kimchi now........maybe you can get admin to delete this for you and hope no one got a "screen grab".......mac
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actually, these "storm chasers" or "travelers" you refer to them can do an exceptional job if you provide close and knowledgeable supervision but if left on their own, yep, they'll take you to the cleaners..
Personally, I don't care how much they make from AllState as long as I get a good roof and don't owe anybody anything.......
if you do use a "traveler" check every bundle as it comes off the truck and before it gets on the roof. check all the flashing around each vent, valley, eave and chimney......be very very 'picky' when you're checking the flashing because once they pull out of your driveway, you'll never ever seen them again and they can save themselves a lot of time by adopting a "good enuff" attitude regarding flashing.....don't forget the drip edging!......the last time i had shingles replaced, the crew was trying to leave while I was still checking.....found out they didn't put up the west drip edge....also, make damned sure they seal the chimney flashing........and finally, NEVER EVER NEVER pay a 'traveler' up front.......oh, and btw, a lot of 'traveler' teams are formed and managed by NASCAR drivers out of charlotte.......especially Dillon.....mac
Biggest way to avoid a 'traveler' roofing company? Hire ONLY companies that have been in the area for years.
My parents' house was reroofed back in 1984 (when it was 20 years old), and again in 2005. First company was local, but I forgot who they are (IF they're still in business...) and I don't know if they did the later job or if it was someone else.
I finally sucked it up and had an adjuster and roofing company come out and I am happy to say I am getting a new roof!
who did you wind up getting, xz, if you don't mind my asking?......mac