🛡️ Consumer Protection Guide

Avoid Roofing Scams in Arcadia

Roofing scams can leave your home exposed and your wallet empty, especially after storms hit Arcadia. Listen up like I'm warning a family member: shady operators are everywhere, but you can spot them. Take a breath, verify credentials, and don't rush into deals.

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Common Residential & Commercial Roofing Scams in Arcadia

Be aware of these tactic used by unlicensed operators

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Storm Chaser

Out-of-town crews flood in after bad weather, promise cheap storm damage repairs using 'insurance money.' They collect deposits then disappear or do terrible work.

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Shoddy Materials

Quotes premium shingles but installs cheap knockoffs that leak soon after. Hard to prove once torn off.

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Abandoned Job

Starts roof tear-off, takes progress payments, then vanishes, leaving your home open to weather.

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Inflated Damage

Contractor 'finds' extensive damage to upsell full replacement when only patches needed.

How to Verify a Professional

Insurance

Request a Certificate of Insurance (COI) for general liability (at least $1M) and workers' compensation. Call the listed insurance provider directly to verify it's current and covers your job.

Licensing

In South Carolina, residential roofers need a Residential Specialty Contractor license (group 4 for roofing) from the SC Residential Builders Commission. Commercial work requires a Commercial General Contractor license. Search online at llr.sc.gov to confirm the license number is active and matches the contractor.

References

Ask for 3-5 recent local clients in Arcadia or Spartanburg County. Call them to discuss work quality, cleanup, and if they'd rehire. Check BBB, Google, and Angi reviews.

Protection FAQs

Are roofing licenses required in South Carolina?

Yes. Residential roofing requires a license from the SC Residential Builders Commission at llr.sc.gov. Verify the number and status online before hiring.

What's a normal deposit for roofing?

10-30% for materials is common. Never pay more than half upfront or the full amount. Tie rest to milestones.

How do I verify insurance?

Get a COI naming you as certificate holder. Call the insurer to confirm coverage limits and dates – don't trust just the paper.

Should I hire door-to-door roofers?

Rarely. Legit ones don't need to solicit that way. Always verify credentials and get local references first.

What after a storm in Arcadia?

Tarps for temp protection. Call insurance. Avoid unsolicited offers. Seek verified local roofers.

How to report a roofing scam?

File with Arcadia police, SC Attorney General, LLR, and FTC. Warn others via BBB reviews.

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