[Margefrog]

Life of shingle roof in Florida is 20 to 25 years. Always get a second opinion. Why would anyone need an insurance attorney if the insurance didn't even get a claim, let alone decline it. Yes, scammers. Should've allowed them to do anything.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

We got a call from Apex shortly after we moved in five years ago. They said they had been the previous owner's roofing company and that the lifespan on our shingles was coming up and they wanted to give us a deal on a new roof.

We have a metal roof. So, y'know. No.

[Sabella]

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

Most people in the villages know do not have anything to do with this company.

[DennisfromMinnesota]

Someone once told me, If you find someone who will steel for you, they’ll steel from you.

[crash]

Originally Posted by DennisfromMinnesota

Someone once told me, If you find someone who will steel for you, they’ll steel from you.

I believe you mean steal not steel the metal.

[karenzeee]

As others said RUN RUN as fast as you can. My friend fell for it, signed papers, then his insurance company came out to check the roof before he could proceed. The insurance would not cover it and said his roof was fine! He was lucky he was able to get out of the contract then.

We used S&W Roofers to do our villa after getting 4 estimates. Will the owner is super nice, shows up to do the work ,and reasonably priced. You can always get a second opinion. S&W Roofing

[MidWestIA]

Outfits like this apex is the reason we get forced to get a new roof before we need to or can't get insurance because the house is x years old

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by lawgolfer

I'm surprised these guys are still around as most of them closed up shop. Last year, the Legislature eliminated the "assignment of benefits" (AOB)to contractors, by which the roofers and their attorneys could directly sue the homeowner's insurer for the inflated price of a new roof and for bad faith. Also, the Legislature severely limited the damages in bad faith claims and provided that insureds who lose such lawsuits will have to pay costs to the insurance companies.

The AOB was the most abusive system of all time. It cost insurers $Billions and only benefit crooked roofing companies and their money-grubbing attorneys. Because of them, numerous insurance companies have gone insolvent or have left Florida. The result is that the premiums for homeowner's insurance has "gone through the roof" (how's that for a pun).

In short, tell the roofer to never again darken your door and give thanks that you didn't fall for his scam. ***Fair Disclosure*** I am an attorney and practiced for 40 years doing only litigation, including "bad faith" for both insureds and insurers. These roofing companies and their attorneys made me ashamed to be a member of the profession.

Insurance companies aren’t squeaky clean either.

[bopat]

I thought insurance fraud was illegal...

[Cliff Fr]

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

He may have damaged the roof on purpose while he was up there.

[Gatorfan1]

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

Never let them go on your roof. As soon as they knock on your door ask them to leave. If they mention a lawyer tell them to leave. Call a roofing company that is honest and does an excellent job. Remember there is no such thing as a free roof!

[Cubs9]

Can anyone please help? I just found out my Mom signed a contract with Apex. They came to her house during the day talked her into it. She said he was there talking for hours?? The same scenario as your Dad.

Thank you for any advice how to get out of this.

[Topspinmo]

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

Run forest run!

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Gatorfan1

Never let them go on your roof. As soon as they knock on your door ask them to leave. If they mention a lawyer tell them to leave. Call a roofing company that is honest and does an excellent job. Remember there is no such thing as a free roof!

There was for some but others paid for it.

[MrFlorida]

People who show up uninvited to give you a free inspection are usually scam artists. Walk away.