Storm Chasing Contractors vs. Reputable Contractors
When storms hit the Twin Cities area and impact your home, how do you know who to trust? In this article, Andy Lindus, COO of Lindus Construction gives insight on storm chasers vs trustworthy home contractors.
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Gutters
While the ramifications of working with storm chasing contractors are not always immediately evident, they are often severe. In most cases these contractors show up from other areas from the country promising fast and cheap storm damage restoration.
Frequently, permits are not pulled, contractor’s license numbers are bogus, and work is left unfinished. For us, there’s nothing more frustrating than hearing from homeowners that partnered with a storm chasing contractor that promised and charged them for LeafGuard® Brand Gutter installation only to have a builder grade product installed.
The sickening part is that by the time these situations are noticed, the contractor is several states away and impossible to reach.
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Windows
When it comes to home window replacement, we are able to offer several advantages over storm chasing contractors. First, we have our own custom stain shop which ensures that new window trim is an exact match to the woodwork currently in your home.
We also offer financing and allow homeowners the ability to split up their project into multiple phases. We work with the industry’s leading window manufacturers and utilize full-frame window replacement techniques.
Each window we install is custom made to the exact size of the rough opening, ensuring a perfect fit every time. A reputable home improvement company will understand that is a project that includes both siding and windows, the window portion should be completed first.
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Insulation & Air Sealing
Another area where storm chasing contractors fall notoriously short is their ability to propose long-term solutions. They are often quick to suggest temporary repairs that in the long-term can cause substantial damage to a home.
For example, repeatedly repairing wood siding due to pest infiltration or dry rot isn’t correcting the core issue and can leave a homeowner with pricey and avoidable repair bills down the road. If you’re noticing air or water infiltration issues, seek out the services of a reputable professional that can utilize diagnostic tools such as blower door, borescope, moisture meters, and infrared imaging.
Partnering with an inexperienced insulation contractor can have frustrating consequences such as minimal results and wasted money. Correct installation of insulation coupled with proper attic air sealing is a home improvement that offers a significant return on investment. Not only is a home more energy efficient and comfortable, but heating and cooling costs become more affordable.
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If your home has experienced any recent storm damage, Contact us today to get started on your repairs the right way.
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