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Originally Posted by Fastskiguy
Just got a call from my dad about a guy from Apex roofing that blew into Pinellas offering free roof inspections. He got up on the roof, took some pictures, and explained there is storm damage to the roof (cupping, missing shingles, some other stuff I can't remember). He said he could help line up a lawyer to go after the home insurance company (Progressive) and probably get a new roof. The roof is about 10 years old. The lawyer answered the phone call right away and set up a meeting for Friday night. Something like "Your Insurance Lawyer, inc." (can't remember the exact name)
The whole thing sounded fishy as hell to me....but I don't know anything about roofs or insurance. Is this legit?
Thanks!
Joe
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OH dear, where do you live ? This scam is so old didn't realize anyone did not know how it all works... "assignment of benefits" and so on. Your dad actually gave this "inspector" (roof sales person who is contracted to make sure not direct employee for legal reasons. This is NOT a certified home inspector and if possible, will go on roof WITH OUT OWNER'S permission or knowledge. Giving permission will open resident to substantial legal liability if the "inspector" claims he was injured in any way... and remember, any "roofing" company that might benefit makes SURE this "inspector" is only a contracted employee paid on volume. This is a VERY dangerous scam. The Villages daily paper has written a detailed article on this, and it is well documented if you look up terms like: Florida consumer protection, etc. In the villages there are residents who have had these individuals PARK on the street BEHIND, and then "sneak" the ladder onto the BACK of a home so the resident does not see what is happening. Unfortunate we have relatives who moved here from South Florida. They fell for the "new roof free" scam, and their home owner's insurance company RAISED their premium by nearly $500 immediately after installation because "the value of the new roof, over the 12 year old roof on the home they purchased, is so much greater (that was their "explanation") THEN they used the increased $500 base to raise their premium another 35% at the next renewal period stating that is was "just the regular adjustment for the area" ????? Quite the racket here to say the least. Surprised your dad's agent did not tell him all about this. I know personally the agents at the Villages brokerage insurance office can tell you all about this !