Storm Restoration
When a storm hits, don’t panic or become the prey of “storm chasers” who show up appearing to be something they are not. We’ll explain how storm chasing setups are typically run and what we do differently.
What Happens When Local Companies Can’t Handle All Claims?
A local company can only do so many construction projects a year. When there 1,000+ more projects than can be done by the companies in your area, it’s inevitable that storm chasers will show up to pick up the “fast money” work. Unfortunately, they have no incentive to do a good job since they’re not looking to build a good reputation in your area. As you already know, a few months later, they’ll be out of there.
Never Blindly Trust a “Local” Company
Storm chasers know you don’t want to work with someone out of town. But they’ve already solved this problem. Take a look at the diagram below to see how they deceive property owners.
Explaining A Typical Setup
- An organizer of storm chasers posts ads online promising six figure incomes within a very short time period
- Local company is contacted by the network of storm chasers and promised an immediate workforce and big payout
- Owner of the local company agrees to let storm chasers operate under their name in exchange for profit sharing
- Hundreds of restoration projects are performed by storm chasers as fast as possible under local company’s warranty
- Countless dollars are collected from insurance companies and paid out to the storm chasers & the local company hosting the operation
- Storm chasers leave with the money before the roofs start failing months down the road
The local company can’t afford to uphold the warranties on poorly done projects and goes out of business – leaving homeowners in a worse position.
How We’re Solving this Problem
Additional help from other states may be needed to service a huge spike of claims, but that doesn’t mean the incentive to do a good job has to go out the door.
Our approach addresses the challenges listed above head on so you don’t have to worry about paying out of pocket down the road because of shoddy workmanship.
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Invitation-Only Group
From the very beginning, we only accepted new contractors in the group if they were invited by someone we already trust.
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Group-Wide Accountability
All the contractors in the group know their reputation is shared with everyone else and will work hard to protect that reputation.
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Our Reputation Follows Us
Unlike storm chasers who leave the results of their workmanship behind them, we have a nationwide brand that follows us everywhere.
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Greater Peace of Mind
Contractors associated with the group must maintain a positive track record and share our commitments to quality service.
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“Lifetime Service Guarantee”
Once we work with a property owner, we’re committed to always having service available from a qualified professional.
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Local Company Gets Rewarded
The local companies we work with gain many valuable relationships and benefit from wide exposure.
Our Unique Approach for Better Service
- Network of trusted contractors already in place with years of trust between them
- Local company agrees to work with our group and abide by our principles of quality service
- Owner of local company co-brands with Choice Contractor Group on joint projects
- Construction projects are performed by skilled professionals and often their own crews
- Insurance companies enjoy working with a group of contractors who know what they’re doing and treat their customers well
- Group-wide accountability and quality standards ensure customers and the local company minimized chances for call back
- “Lifetime Service Guarantee” from the group ensures service will always be available from a qualified professional in the future
The local company expands their business, property owners receive great service quickly, and insurance companies have happy customers.
