September and October have traditionally provided the peak of storm season, so this is a perfect time to prepare to hire a trustworthy contractor should any damage occur at your home or business.
Whether it’s storms, tornadoes, flooding or wildfires, when there’s widespread damage in a community local contractors will likely fill their calendar quickly with jobs from longstanding and new customers. Out of town contractors know this offers more opportunities to successfully secure jobs with homeowners and businesses who need someone readily available to fix their repairs, despite red flags.
Experience shows that it’s extremely important to stay vigilant and hire a trusted business that will get the job done right, even if you have to wait to do so. Although not all storm chasers are scammers, some may lack the proper licensing for our area, offer quick fixes, or make big promises that they don’t keep.
There are some things you should do when hiring any contractor, such as contacting your insurance company first, obtaining estimates of the work to be done and getting everything in writing.
Here’s an eight-step approach suggested by your BBB: