Watchdog Dave Lieber shows how the actions of one area roofing company show what’s wrong with the Texas roofing industry.
Why is this important? Because it’s hail season in Texas, and some neighborhoods are going to be hit hard. Roofers, many from out of town, will swarm like buzzards, going up and down your block, trying to get business in the only Gulf Coast state without a roofers’ license or even a basic certification process.
Note that in the police world, S.W.A.T. stands for Special Weapons And Tactics. But in Dumas’ roofing world, his S.W.A.T. stands for Severe Weather Assessment Team. Cute.I checked with my local police department, and there was no record of them obtaining a solicitor’s permit. Requirements include a copy of a driver’s license, two color photos, $65 for a background check and $20 for a permit fee. Solicitors are not allowed to knock or ring the doorbell at locations with a “No Solicitors” notice.
I always figured that if a roofer spent the time and money to belong to one or both of these organizations, that shows they are local, and are willing to invest in membership as a commitment to bring credibility to a troubled industry.