Articles Tagged with ''storm damage''

Winter storms bring a surge in roofing work—but also a rise in contractor fraud. As scams target desperate homeowners, reputable roofers are left rebuilding trust, managing fallout, and navigating growing regulatory pressure.

As hurricane seasons grow more expensive and roof claims soar past $30 billion annually, the property insurance industry faces a sustainability challenge. With research showing many damaged roofs can be repaired rather than replaced, adopting a more objective, repair-first mindset—similar to the evolution of windshield claims—could benefit insurers, contractors, and homeowners alike. How roofing contractors can protect margins in a shifting economy.

A North Carolina roofing company employee has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies after a state-led sting operation uncovered an alleged scheme to fake storm damage and file a fraudulent $30,000 insurance claim.

Strategic Response Partners launches “Operation One Roof, One Love,” uniting U.S. roofing contractors to help rebuild homes and hospitals across Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa’s catastrophic landfall.

Roofing contractors and materials are in need in Jamaica following the devastation of Hurricane Melissa. In this episode, Strategic Response Partners CEO Steve Slepcevic tells roofing contractors how to help.

As vice president, Cole will foster growth within the office by leveraging the BluSky brand to cultivate relationships with industry professionals in the Houston, Texas region.

Miami-Dade NOA approval verifies that Cardinal Ventilation by Attic Breeze solar attic fans meet testing standards required for use in Florida’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone.

The temporary roof repair products of Stormseal are now available through SRS Distribution locations, giving contractors an option for protecting homes and properties following storm damage. 

Roof replacements may pay more, but new data suggests repair work could boost profits, customer trust, and efficiency in today’s roofing market.

The number of named storms and hurricanes predicted for this year has been reduced, but roofing contractors will still want to stay alert, as disastrous storms may yet form like they did in 2024.