The recent storms that have hit pockets of the Metro area has brought back to the community companies from out of town and out of state. They bring with them hundreds of door knockers who try to pressure homeowners into giving them this work. If you live in one such neighborhood it is likley that you get 5 visitors a day looking to "help you." "Minnesoto Nice" usually turns into "Minnesota Don't Answer Your Door" because its hard to be rude to 19 year old boys all day.
Here is a short list of why homeowners shouldn't use strom chasers to take care of their storm claims.
1: They often time don't know or care about the entire sytem of a home. They know how to take off what you have and put on a newer version of that. A simple additon of two roof vents may dramatically increase your attic ventallation and is very easy to do in a roof replacement processs. However, Joe Q StormChaser probably doen't really know or care to think of that for you.
2: Money from a storm damage may act as an accelerator for other planned projects on your home (click link for project examples). This would be a great time to bundle an entire exterior remodeling project with one contractor to help save money and add continuity. Windows are much easier and cheaper to add or change while the siding is being replaced. You'll want to use a contractor who is willing to engage with this additional complexity - storm chasers will not.
3: Why not keep the busiess local? We are well rooted in the community, operating since 1992. It makes sense to me to invest locally rather than sending money to Oklahoma or elsewhere.
This is our encouragement to you, as you get bombarded with salesman with southern accents, think of the bigger picture of your whole-house system, view the storm damage as an opportunity, and hire a local contractor who will take care of you.
Sincerely,
Andy Higgins