BELTON, Texas (KWTX) - In Texas, there is no official license for roofers or contractors, so anyone can technically call themselves a roofer. But how can you tell who is here to help the community and ...

Roofing scams tend to pop up after big storms. BBB Scam Tracker often receives reports of shady “free” roof inspections. Homeowners should know how to recognize these cons and always hire businesses ...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - When wind, heavy snow or other extreme weather damages a home, homeowners are suddenly thrown into an urgent, stressful situation—and that is exactly when scammers and ...

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)– Local contractors warn consumers to be cautious when hiring roof contractors during hurricane season, as con-artists will come from out of state to scam you. Kathryn Mobley, CEO ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Severe weather can cause varying kinds of damage, from hail to high winds. It’s important for homeowners to be alert when hiring contractors to fix the damage. Several West ...

Hastings files bill to protect homeowners from post-storm contractor scams State Senator Michael E. Hastings filed ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

Stormy weather as the one El Paso is experiencing now can produce a big demand for roofing contractors. It is also a great breeding ground for "storm chasers," fly-by-night roofing contractors who ...

It’s kind of hard not to address the elephant in the room for one Illinois resident when it comes to their roof. Orange Elephant was a roofing company advertising its services in six U.S. cities, ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – An elderly couple who hired a contractor to renovate their roof claims they were scammed out of tens of thousands of dollars, according to authorities. Silverton police say the ...