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Posted on 9/5/25 at 5:28 pm
Posted by LSUTANGERINE
Baton Rouge and Northshore LA
Member since Sep 2006
37631 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 5:28 pm
Getting more and more mailers and even random texts offering “free or complementary” roof inspections. Do these companies ever not find anything wrong with a roof, even if it is in good shape?
Posted by lsuconnman
Baton rouge
Member since Feb 2007
4367 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 5:30 pm to
You’ve come to the right place! OT has a roofer of choice, but you gotta hide your ladies.
Posted by altTD
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2022
121 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 5:32 pm to
I wouldn’t let some of those clowns anywhere near my roof.
Posted by LemmyLives
Texas
Member since Mar 2019
12734 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 5:32 pm to
I want them to find something wrong. Nails work their way out, etc., and I want that shite fixed before hurricane season. The last inspection I had done I only spent about $200 to remediate the issues that they found via drone. It was well worth it, when the other people in my hood were dealing with the insurance company for roof damage, I just moved on with my life.
Posted by kywildcatfanone
Wildcat Country!
Member since Oct 2012
134904 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 5:59 pm to
A free roof inspector will always find faults, he works for the roofing company
Posted by rmnldr
Member since Oct 2013
39808 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 6:12 pm to
It's not a roof inspection, it's a sales pitch
Posted by couv1217
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Sep 2007
3522 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 6:13 pm to
Yes most are out to find or create minimal damage and convince you to make an irrelevant claim. There are good companies out there that don’t do that. Give you a hint…it’s not the big ones that are pushed in front of your face or ears constantly….yet people still chose them. Hopefully with these new laws that passed in August, some of this stuff will be eliminated.
Posted by Dragula
Laguna Seca
Member since Jun 2020
6364 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 6:16 pm to
It's a racket...
Posted by wfallstiger
Wichita Falls, Texas
Member since Jun 2006
14514 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 6:26 pm to
We have. A couple of years ago - found nothing of immediate concern. Stout hail storms this Spring - called them - claim made - roof replaced. Hassle, stress free.
Posted by Harry Rex Vonner
Foggy Bottom Law School
Member since Nov 2013
47006 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 6:27 pm to
quote:

Free roof inspections?





they're called "insurance adjusters"
Posted by sqerty
AP
Member since May 2022
8030 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 6:31 pm to
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This post was edited on 9/6/25 at 9:04 am
Posted by BearCrocs
Member since Aug 2013
7846 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 6:38 pm to
Call that douche Moscona he can help you!
Posted by Spankum
Miss-sippi
Member since Jan 2007
60155 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 6:39 pm to
quote:

Do these companies ever not find anything wrong with a roof, even if it is in good shape?


Sure, I had my roof inspected recently. The guy came down and said my roof is completely worn out, but there is not enough storm-type damage to get my insurance to pay for it.

I intend to use that company when I decide to replace.
Posted by stout
Porte du Lafitte
Member since Sep 2006
178885 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 6:48 pm to
Don't do it unless 100% necessary. Walking on a roof causes granule damage, can loosen fasteners and seals, etc, and shortens the roofs lifespan.

Those idiots do more harm than good.

Also, if they succeed in getting your claim approved and you’re in Louisiana, your insurer will likely drop you after paying out. That record follows you and may force you onto the Louisiana FAIR Plan at roughly double your current rate.
Posted by stout
Porte du Lafitte
Member since Sep 2006
178885 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 6:50 pm to
quote:

The last inspection I had done I only spent about $200 to remediate the issues that they found via drone.


FYI, they probably caused more harm walking all over your roof to make the repairs than what they repaired.

Keep people off your roof unless 100% needed
Posted by Spankum
Miss-sippi
Member since Jan 2007
60155 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 6:58 pm to
quote:

Also, if they succeed in getting your claim approved and you’re in Louisiana, your insurer will likely drop you after paying out. That record follows you and may force you onto the Louisiana FAIR Plan at roughly double your current rate.


Interesting….are you suggesting to not file a claim on a roof if it is caused by storm damage?
Posted by Suntiger
STG or BR or somewhere else
Member since Feb 2007
35384 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 7:00 pm to
quote:

random texts offering “free or complementary” roof inspections.


I’ve been getting these the last month. I actually got a new roof in April! I thought I just got added to some roofing company spam list because of it. Glad to know I’m not the only one.
Posted by SuperSaint
Sorting Out OT BS Since '2007'
Member since Sep 2007
147703 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 7:00 pm to
I’ve never gotten a mailer like that tbh
Posted by udtiger
Over your left shoulder
Member since Nov 2006
111830 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 7:23 pm to
They'll miraculously find hail damage even though the hail was a mile away.

Quote for the cost for a complete replacement of your roof.

Convince you to file against your insurer.

They will:

A) deny it because there is no hail damage
B) determine some shingles are damaged (not enough to meet deductible)
C) determine roof needs to be replaced, but because it's almost 20 years old, will only estimate repair for 15% of the quote, either not meeting your deductible, or just barely
D) your homeowners insurer drops you for a bullshite claim.

Definitely "free"
This post was edited on 9/6/25 at 8:50 am
Posted by Trevaylin
south texas
Member since Feb 2019
9448 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 7:51 pm to
I will gladly provide a lifetime warranty for the right pricey
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