Raze the Roof: Practical Tips And Techniques For Addressing Roofer Fraud

Before the dust even settles from a storm the night before, roofers are out canvassing neighborhoods looking to detect damage—or should we say looking to make damage? Although most storm damage claims submitted are legitimate, in our industry we encounter the occasional opportunistic roofer who seeks to capitalize on a recent storm event whether there is damage to the roofing system or not. Given the rise in roofing claims, it is important to have a functional understanding of the common tricks of the trade that roofers use to create damage or otherwise manipulate the insurance system to their advantage.