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Negative Review Scams: How Roofing Contractors are Fighting Back

Contractors share their horror stories and how they saved their reputations against negative review onslaughts

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro

March 9, 2026

Fake Google reviews and ransom demands are targeting roofing contractors nationwide. Here’s how companies are fighting back — and what you should do.

New Products

TAMKO Launches HailGuard Shingles With Hail Warranty

New asphalt shingle system features impact-resistant materials and storm protection designed for hail-prone regions.

Roofing Contractor Staff

March 9, 2026

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TAMKO introduces HailGuard shingles with impact technology, Class 4 rating, and a hail warranty.

Eric Miller, Westlake Royal Building Products

State of the Industry

Roofing Industry Q&A 2026: Westlake Royal

Westlake Royal Building Products’ Eric Miller highlights the recent trends they're watching for roofing contractors in this exclusive Q&A.

Art Aisner

March 5, 2026

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You’ve seen the survey results, now roofing industry leaders weigh in on what will likely determine success – and failure -- in 2026

State of the Industry

Roofing Industry Q&A 2026: ServiceTitan

Vishal Laddha highlights the opportunities and potential that new technology brings to roofing contractors as 2026 gets underway in this exclusive Q&A.

Art Aisner

March 5, 2026

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You’ve seen the survey results, now roofing industry leaders weigh in on what will likely determine success – and failure -- in 2026

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SPFA Convention 2026 Expands Education, Exams and Contractor Resources for Spray Foam Professionals

The SPFA convention in Las Vegas expands certification training, multilingual education tools, and networking opportunities while streamlining contractor access to exams, sessions, and expo resources.

Jill Bloom

Tanja Kern

March 3, 2026

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Crime Blotter

Traveling Roofing Scammers Target Seniors

Police in Berkeley, Calif., warn of aggressive door-to-door fraud

Tanja Kern

March 2, 2026

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Police say traveling scammers are targeting seniors with fraudulent roofing offers, causing intentional damage and demanding large cash payments for unnecessary repairs.

A residential roof with GAF Timberline shingles in Chestnut

Selling Shingles on Beauty and Performance

Installation confidence for your crew, color options, and warranty benefits for your customers

March 2, 2026

The balance between curb appeal and durability is a concern for most homeowners. GAF Timberline HDZ^® shingles represent a legacy of relentless innovation, delivering the peak performance and dependability customers trust.

Contractor Marketing

DaBella Signs Multiyear Deal With Minnesota Twins

Expanded in-stadium, community activation

Roofing Contractor Staff

February 26, 2026

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DaBella entered a multiyear partnership with the Minnesota Twins, adding in-stadium activations and regional outreach as it grows in the Upper Midwest.

Crime Blotter

St. Louis Roofing Contractor Sentenced for $1.7 Million PPP Fraud During Pandemic

Coretta “Cory” Elliott obtained Paycheck Protection Program funds in 2020 and 2021 by falsely claiming legitimate business expenses.

Art Aisner

February 25, 2026

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Federal investigators found that Coretta Elliott used money intended for COVID-19 pandemic relief to “save herself financially.”

Contractors: Now Is the Time to Speak Up on the Dignity Act

Legal Insights

Labor Shortages Intensify as Immigration Uncertainty Grows

Contractors Look to Dignity Act

Trent Cotney

Jill Bloom

February 25, 2026

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Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney and Michele Meier, general manager at Clear Choice Restoration, say the proposed Dignity Act could create a structured legal pathway for undocumented workers, offering much-needed workforce stabilization for construction trades facing mounting labor shortages.

Insurance supplementing is one of the biggest profit leaks on insurance jobs, costing contractors time, money, and control. In this session, we’ll discuss how proper training and process alignment can help teams manage supplementing more effectively keeping key decisions in-house and profits where they belong.

Join the experts as they break down the data on another set of questions aimed at gaining insights into the rapidly changing home roofing and restoration market. Roofing contractors can use this data and insight to better understand what factors influence a homeowner's contractor selection process.

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Negative Review Scams: How Roofing Contractors are Fighting Back

TAMKO Launches HailGuard Shingles With Hail Warranty

Roofing Industry Q&A 2026: Westlake Royal

Roofing Industry Q&A 2026: ServiceTitan

SPFA Convention 2026 Expands Education, Exams and Contractor Resources for Spray Foam Professionals

Traveling Roofing Scammers Target Seniors

Selling Shingles on Beauty and Performance

DaBella Signs Multiyear Deal With Minnesota Twins

St. Louis Roofing Contractor Sentenced for $1.7 Million PPP Fraud During Pandemic

Labor Shortages Intensify as Immigration Uncertainty Grows

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