Don’t Get Reeled In By “Low” Prices – Find Out What That Number Really Means!
After a Houston-area storm, Matt found an unsolicited “$3,000 off” roof replacement offer on his door. Before signing, he brought the quote to Brinkmann Quality Roofing Services for a second opinion. We discovered it was a generic, copy-paste contract with unnamed, low-quality shingles and vague “warranty” language that likely wouldn’t hold up.
You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know – At Least When It Comes To Roofing
For Matt, “3000 Dollars Off” Would’ve Cost Him Dearly Down The Road
Residential roofing in the Houston Area is not for the faint of heart. You’ve got high winds, coastal conditions, battering hail, torrential rain, sweltering heat…you get the picture.
But here’s something that many homeowners don’t think about when it comes to the Wild West landscape of residential roofing in Texas – sub-par roofing contractors.
We get it – it can be easy to fall into the trap of calling a number that a previously-unheard-of “roofer” has tacked to your door.
That was the case for Matt.
But he did the smart thing. He called Brinkmann up and showed us the paper that a so-called “roofing company” tacked to his door.
And he’s so glad that he did!
Storms Aren’t The Only Thing Texas Homeowners Need To Worry About
After a storm (not exactly news-worthy in the Houston Area), Matt came home to find a paper tacked to his door. It promised a residential roof replacement for $3,000 less than most roofing contractors.
It’s no secret that new roofs are expensive, so we understand that such a promise can really reel customers in. However, it’s always important to read between the lines.
Unsolicited quotes happen all the time, unfortunately. The best thing to do is throw them away once you get inside.
Matt, whom we’ve known for many years, did the smart thing and called us up. We went over the unsolicited quote with him, and what he found was staggering. At Brinkmann Quality Roofing Services, we want ALL our customers to be informed on what that “low, low price” really entails.
Generic, Low-Quality Shingles
The quote Matt received was a generic, copy-paste roofing contract that we see all the time from unqualified roofers looking to drum up a quick buck.
No shingle manufacturer was named, and the shingles themselves were of low, basic quality – not the sturdy, Class 3-rated GAF shingles we’re proud to use at Brinkmann Quality Roofing.
What do low-quality shingles mean for your roof?
For starters, they don’t hold up against the Texas weather. That’s a given. And secondly, windstorm requirements are mandatory for your shingles in order to get homeowner’s insurance coverage – especially in coastal areas.
Generic Details & Fine Print “Warranty”
The “contract” was so generic that it didn’t even have a solid timeline or detailed warranty coverage.
Here’s the kicker – many of these subpar roofing companies promise full warranty coverage, which is usually what convinces homeowners to call them in the first place. But the vast majority of these companies go out of business within a few short years. A warranty doesn’t hold much water when the company no longer exists!
Matt Dodged A Bullet By Calling Brinkmann
If Matt were to go with this unsolicited roofer, he would’ve gotten a low-quality roof that would NOT have qualified him for homeowner’s insurance. So he would’ve paid MORE to tear off the roof and get one installed that actually met requirements.
Now that “$3,000 dollars off” doesn’t seem like such a bargain, does it?
Educating Our Customers Means Everything At Brinkmann Quality Roofing Services
We wish Matt’s case were an isolated incident, but sadly, it’s not. In the Wild West roofing landscape of Texas residential roofing, roofers aren’t even required to hold a license. This means anyone who can hammer a shingle and owns a truck can technically call themselves a roofer (we wish we were exaggerating!).
We’re so glad that Matt called us about the unsolicited quote. We always want homeowners to be informed about their roof, regardless of whether they choose another local roofing contractor or us for their residential roofing needs.
If you’ve ever been in a situation like Matt’s and want a second opinion before committing to a residential roof replacement in the Houston Area, reach out to Brinkmann Quality Roofing Services for a free estimate. We’ll always give the straight facts!
FAQs About Residential Roof Replacement In The Houston Area
Don’t take a gamble on your roof. Learn more about the importance of proper roofing contractors by reading our FAQ below.
Why are unsolicited roofing quotes risky in the Houston Area?
What should a real roofing quote include that generic contracts often leave out?
If it feels “copy-paste” or leaves key items blank, that’s a major red flag.
Can a low-quality roof affect a homeowner’s insurance coverage in coastal or high-wind areas?
That’s why it’s smart to have a reputable contractor review any quote before you commit, so you don’t end up paying twice to meet requirements later.