Common Roofing Scams & How to Avoid Them
Last October, Mrs. Nguyen in Beaverton answered a knock at the door. A friendly guy with a clipboard said he’d just finished a roof down the street and noticed hail damage on hers. “We can fix it today for half price,” he promised. She almost signed.
The 5 Most Common Scams We See
Storm chasers offering “free inspections” that turn into high-pressure sales
Quotes so low they can’t possibly include proper tear-off and disposal
Fake damage claims (“Your deck is rotting!” when it’s perfectly fine)
Pressure to let them “handle insurance” (we never do this)
No written contract or bait-and-switch materials
How to Stay Safe
Always hire a local, licensed, insured contractor who lives and works here. Ask for recent Portland references. Get everything in writing. Never pay large deposits upfront. At T Mix Roofing we’ve been here 30+ years — our reputation is everything. If something feels off, trust your gut and call us.
