Storm Chaser Roofer Red Flags After the May 28 Austin Microburst
Within 48 hours of any major storm, out-of-state roofers flood Austin. They work fast, sign aggressively, and disappear faster. After the May 28 microburst, it’s already happening.
Here’s what to look for before you hand anyone a pen.
Red Flag #1: They Knock Unsolicited the Day After a Storm
Legitimate local roofers don’t need to cold-canvass after storms. If someone shows up at your door claiming they ‘saw damage from the street,’ walk away.
Red Flag #2: They Offer to 'Eat Your Deductible'
This is illegal in Texas. Under HB 2102, waiving or discounting a homeowner’s deductible is a Class B misdemeanor. Any roofer making this offer is breaking the law — and that tells you everything about how they’ll handle your job.
Red Flag #3: No Texas License or Local Address
Red Flag #4: Pressure to Sign Before the Insurance Adjuster Visits
The Safe Move: Call a Local Roofer First
Driftwood Builders Roofing is Austin-based, Texas-licensed, and here after the storm — because we were here before it.
Schedule your free inspection at driftwoodbuildersroofing.com and let’s document your damage the right way.
