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Storm Chasers

Storm Chasers, the parasites of the contractor world

  • They are known for the use of cheap material and labor.
  • Show fake (usually made themselves) damage they "find" during an inspection.
  • Unlicensed Contractors after major disasters.
  • Like to take the money and run.
  • Provide a long term warranty with no intent of honoring.

Signs they are a Storm Chaser

Storm chasers can be from out of state or local. They can disguise themselves very well because they do not want you to know they are Storm Chasers!


  • They have a "used car salesman" feel to them
  • They offer to work along with your insurance carrier
  • They dress nice and are usually very clean cut
  • They have minimal signage on their truck or a full truck wrap
  • They don't have a long term review history
  • They have a ton of reviews
  • Are not BBB rated
  • Can use pressuring sales tactics

Tips to avoid

  • Ask to see their Public Adjuster license. Assisting with a claim requires them to be a licensed Public Adjuster.
  • Check their car tags to see what state they are from. If they are out of state, that's a huge sign. 
  • Ask for local references. Also, make sure they are recent.
  • Check their contractors license and insurance. Roof replacement in TN requires either a contractors license or a home improvement license depending on the job amount.
  • Watch them perform the inspection. Make sure they aren't flipping tabs or pressing something into the shingle.
  • Ask them for assurance if they ask for money down. Either give a partial payment once material is delivered or a check from them to hold until they are finished.
  • Ask where they purchase material from and call for a reference. 



Just be aware!

There are some great local contractors working storms. I DO NOT want to take away from them. However, I do want to bring awareness to the "Storm Chasers". 


Once I had a local guy working with an out of state "Storm Chaser" company that was very disrespectful with a customer I was meeting with. Even after I informed him that he wasn't needed he proceeded to be very pushy and arguementative. That should NEVER happen! 


I won't begin to go into details on the times I've heard of fraud or unethical practices from the Storm Chasers. I think we have all heard stories by now. 

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