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RCAT urges people to watch out for roofing scams

Storms last week left many homes damaged in Lubbock. The Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT) wants you to watch out for scams.

PUBLIC BLUEPRINTMay 9, 2020

As COVID Restrictions Lifted, Consumers Must Be Weary of Roofing Scams

Roofing companies and contractors could be seen out in neighborhoods looking for new business. Local roofing companies say you should be careful if you find that your roof needs to be repaired or replaced.

PUBLIC BLUEPRINTApril 28, 2020

If you’ve been hit by the storm and need repairs, your super consumer instincts must kick in

Texas offers embarrassingly little protection from scamming contractors and roofers. You’re on own. Here’s Watchdog’s cheat sheet to find an honest company.

PUBLIC BLUEPRINTOctober 21, 2019

Proposed roofing law aims to protect consumers

PUBLIC BLUEPRINTMarch 6, 2019

Roofing Contractors Hopeful Consumer Protections For Their Industry Can Pass This Session

PUBLIC BLUEPRINTMarch 2, 2019

Legislators look to help victims of future storms

PUBLIC BLUEPRINTFebruary 6, 2019

Lawyer sentenced for insurance fraud involving roof claims

PUBLIC BLUEPRINTAugust 16, 2018

Watchdog: Roof Squad patrols for fraud in storm-ravaged Rowlett, Garland

PUBLIC BLUEPRINTAugust 16, 2018

Fort Worth Star Telegram: Texas man started home projects across Texas. Police say he was a fraud

A New Orleans man was in custody Wednesday, accused by Fort Worth police of operating a fraudulent home-remodeling operation in which he would stop work after receiving payment.

PUBLIC BLUEPRINTAugust 15, 2018