With the recent storms that hit parts of the Phoenix area, roofs were plummeted by hail and most property owners are unaware of the damaged that was caused. Since we live in the Valley of the Sun, most of us are unaware of how hail can cause immediate damage to the functionality of their roofs, not to mention a few years down the road. Some roofs systems fair better than others, concrete tile being the most durable, while Mexican sand-cast tile crumbles under hail.  There are many sprayed foam roofs that suffered extreme damaged in this week's hailstorm, but few property owners are even having their roofs inspected for damage.

I am warning Phoenix property owners of roofing scams. There are many roofing contractors that claim to get property owners free roofs and Phoenix roofers are hungry so beware of any roofing contractor that says we can replace your roof for free. Also, reports are coming down that owners of high-pressure sales organizations are headed to the Valley of the Sun. They are seeking small roofing companies to work with, using their contractor's license to sell roofs in Arizona.  These high pressure sales groups have their own crews or "hired guns" to put on the roofs as quickly and cheaply as possible, then they will move on to the next storm area.  The sad part, the poor Arizona roofing contractor has to warranty their work long after the "hired guns" are gone.

Property owners should take a no BS approach to hail damaged roofs; that the best way to protect yourself is have your roof inspected immediately by a certified roof inspector and not just a roofing contractor. Certified roof inspectors offer written roof audits and reports about your roof and its damages if any. These reports will allow the property owner time to deal with their insurance companies and help them get the most out of their insurance claim.