How to Choose a Roofer in Roanoke TX (And Spot Storm Chasers)

After every hailstorm, dozens of out-of-town contractors flood Roanoke knocking doors, promising free roofs, pressuring homeowners into signing. They collect the insurance check and vanish. Here’s how to tell a legitimate local roofer from a storm chaser.

Storm Chaser Red Flags

They knocked uninvited. Legitimate roofers earn business through reputation, not cold calls.

They pressure you to sign immediately. “This deal is only good today” is manipulation.

They offer to waive your deductible. This is illegal in Texas — insurance fraud. Walk away.

No local address. Ask for a physical business location. Storm chasers use hotels and P.O. boxes.

They want you to sign “Assignment of Benefits.” This gives them authority over your insurance claim — cutting you out. Never sign one.

Out-of-state plates on the trucks. If the crew drove from Oklahoma or Alabama, they won’t be here for warranty work.

Legitimate Roofer Green Flags

✓ Local physical address — not a P.O. box
✓ Manufacturer certifications — GAF, Owens Corning, HAAG
✓ Written inspection report — with photos, yours to keep
✓ No-pressure approach — information, not urgency tactics
✓ Insurance expertise — documentation + adjuster meetings
✓ Workers’ comp coverage — ask for proof
✓ Workmanship warranty — beyond manufacturer warranty

8 Questions to Ask Every Roofer

1. What is your physical business address?
2. How long in the Roanoke/DFW area?
3. What certifications do you hold?
4. Can I see insurance + workers’ comp?
5. Will you provide a written report before I commit?
6. Do you attend adjuster meetings?
7. What workmanship warranty?
8. Roanoke homeowner references?

What Quality Work Looks Like

Watch a crew working on a neighbor’s roof: plants covered, windows protected, clean site throughout, organized debris in dump trailer, done in one day with magnetic nail sweep. These marks separate professionals from storm chasers.