How to Choose a Storm Damage Roofing Contractor (and Avoid Storm Chasers)

Caleb Cook
Jun 27
1 min read

After a big storm, out-of-town contractors flood the area chasing insurance work, and not all of them stick around. Here is how to choose a roofer you can actually trust.

Watch out for storm chasers

Be cautious of anyone who shows up uninvited right after a storm. Storm chasers go door to door, pressure you to sign on the spot, and are often gone before any warranty matters. A local company with a real address and a long track record is a safer bet.

Look for local and established

Choose a contractor with deep roots in the Treasure Valley, verifiable reviews, and a physical office. A local roofer will still be here in five years if you ever need warranty work, and they know the building codes and weather here.

Ask the right questions

Ask whether they are licensed and insured, whether they handle the insurance claim, who does the actual work, and what the workmanship warranty covers. A trustworthy contractor answers all of these without hesitation.

Why homeowners choose Dodd

We are local, established, and we handle the entire claim with you from inspection to final shingle. We are not going anywhere after the job is done. Learn about our storm damage services.