We don't offer repairs and we are NOT shady. I've also been in business for 30 years and we are quite successful. I choose not to do repairs....that's my choice but please don't put content out like this that loops everyone in a certain category. Look before you leap on the content.

@RoofingInsights3.0

3 жыл бұрын

So you are roofing company who only offer roof replacement and have no option for the home owners who could use little TLC or roof repair? I stand corrected: don’t tell me I need a new roof if you cannot repair it. So the only option you have for me is replacement because you chose not to do repairs? How can I trust your recommendation? How often you tell home owners their roof can be repaired and they need to call someone else because you don’t do that kind of service.

@craiggouker1573

3 жыл бұрын

@@RoofingInsights3.0 We no longer have that conversation with a homeowner. We don't advertise that we do repair work so even if someone calls in and asks about it we tell them and are honest that we don't do it. We can either recommend someone local or we say if indeed you do need a replacement please call us back and we can certainly provide an estimate. That's the business that I'm in, that's the service that I offer and that's what I choose to do. Example... When your at a heart doctor appointment you don't ask the Dr. to look at your feet do you? You're a good guy Dmitry but I just think it's a little abrasive topic for me. How many guys overcharge for small repairs? Now that's a topic!

@RoofingInsights3.0

3 жыл бұрын

Doctor analogy makes no sense. It’s actually makes sense for me. I wouldn’t go to a doctor who only do surgeries. Roofing companies who choose not to do repairs are sales organizations who do disservice to the home owners. No reason for it. I am sure you are successful but would More successful if you do repairs.

@michaelkrok6262

3 жыл бұрын

Not doing repairs implies your perfect. Are you saying you have never had a complaint? You have never goner back to fix a mistake? I call bullshit. Shady for sure.

@RoofingInsights3.0

3 жыл бұрын

Everyone have complaints. But If home owner calls roofing company and they told him he needs a new roof but they don't do repairs: can he trust them? Not all roofs needs repairs. Its crazy that 70% of roofing companies don't do repairs. What a disservice to the market. If you do repairs right you will make money and you will do both replacements and repairs. We dont need new cars every time we have an oil leak. We bring cars to mechanic shops for inspections, not to dealers. Home owners with leaky roofs should be calling roofing companies not roofing dealers.

I disagree on the repairs, we do repairs but not doing them doesn't make you shady it's just a choice a company can make. The rest are very valid and great points in my opinion!

Some great tips... We have been doing repairs since day 1. Many of the repairs we have done over the years have turned into complete roofs, sometimes many years later. It’s a great source of loyal leads!

From Insights: 00:58 Contractor not providing written estimates 01:36 Not providing product names 03:19 “Same-day price” 04:29 No online reviews 06:18 Out of state contractors 08:46 No repair service 10:43 Name not on paperwork 12:22 Looking for a reputable contractor? Check out Directorii

@hershbergerroofing2918

3 жыл бұрын

Whats wrong with same day price Asking for a friend lol

@RoofingInsights3.0

3 жыл бұрын

Whats wrong with good for 30 days estimate? Why don't build value where they want to buy from you the same day? Why do we need to pressure them to buy the same day? Especially if we provide them $7000 discount only good for today? Gimmick in my book!

@hershbergerroofing2918

3 жыл бұрын

@@RoofingInsights3.0 Oh sorry lol I misunderstood that. My estimates are good for thirty days. But I do give them the price on the first meeting. BTW love your content keep it coming👍👍👍👍

@shaneMcguire1981

3 жыл бұрын

Out of state contractors are welcome to cross state lines. I live on a state line. Looks like if I go south 15 minutes I'll be called shady. These imaginary lines don't stop me for doing a roof project. I hate when guys won't travel cause it's to far. Bunch of bitches, gas up and go!!!!!!

I agree with this fully all the way. Repairs are essential and honestly the way I see it. If you do a repair, you do a good job majority the time it’s a review. As well when the roof needs replacement they are going to call the guys who helped them couple years ago with the repairs. Small things I get why some wouldn’t want to do just because it just not worth the time and pay to the laborers. Having a minimum price amount for repair job helps me out a ton.

I agree with 6 out of 7 , I don’t offer repairs , only because I am a 3 man operation, but I’ll suggest repairs and tell the customer to find someone that can repair

Jim Thompson with Thompson and Thompson 3rd Generation Inc, out of the Omaha Nebraska area. We love doing repairs. We have for years. All proposals should have a price. Great video.

Thanks for great advice.

Well, I just got off the phone with a Licensed roofing contractor, he sounded insulted that I needed a itemized quote. He was rude and trying to give me some BS that it cost him $300 to do a itemized quote and they didn't have time to do one unless they got the job.

@hightiersmash4578

Жыл бұрын

I don’t think it’s as important to have the estimate itemized as to know what materials will be used and will ice and water be used/what flashing replaced etc

Excellent! Thank you 😊

@RoofingInsights3.0

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Thanks for engagement!

Thanks for the video and your time to make it. Like 👍

@RoofingInsights3.0

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Charles!!! Glad you liked it!

Thank you so much Dmitry...Love the way you tell it like it is... Can you do a video on Consumer Reports,so many people trust them.

@RoofingInsights3.0

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely will do! They are on my naughty list.

I swear all 7 ⚠️ warning are for a company I previously worked for and I HATED it. Hit the nail on the head. Everything you said they do but they are a HUGEEE company top ten home improvement business in the country. Home fix custom remodeling

Tri-City roofing from New Castle, OK has fake reviews on Google, Yelp. The employee's and even the owners wife(also an employee) posted reviews.

The company I just started with said the reason they don’t do repair is because they don’t want to own another roofer’s mistake. As they put it, the last one to touch it owns it…. I think it also has something to do with the fact that the money is just not worth the hassle

good stuff. but I gotta say. ..our company has been doing great/year round for the last 20 years not being on the internet. I prefer it. the less bs to deal with the better.

I had a “roofer lady “ quote me for lightweight tile for 20’000 then she came up on 30’000 did my research on tile Because I had a bad hunch and it was conventional tile that weighs more and is cheaper 😟 I fired her but took 8k from me now I’m trying to see how I can get at least half from her . There is allot of shady people out here just do your research and ask questions

Question, my last roof in 2015, the roofer DID NOT ask for a down payment, seems today, most roofers asking for down payment of up to 30%. I understand there is alot of material cost, but I know from being an industrial equipment mechanic, that we get 30 days credit for materials/parts from our MFG. We CANNOT ask for money up front and then have to bill on net 30, not even as good as roofer as in "pay when the job is done". BTW, this last roof of mine (2005) failed county inspection 3 times until the roof company literally tore off one complete side of the roof and did it again, THEN it passed, and THEN I paid!!! So, as I look at buying a new roof soon, I sort of refuse to pay up front. My feeling is that if the roof company does not have enough credit with their suppliers, then maybe I need to find another roofer company> Do you agree?

@BaliCurrent

Жыл бұрын

You are not paying for the roof out of pocket, the insurance is. Roofers typically request payment for materials once they are delivered to the job site. As for insurance, the homeowner's insurance typically covers the cost of roof repairs or replacements, and the roofer is paid by the homeowner or insurance company once the work is completed and inspected. In some cases, the roofer may work directly with the insurance company to ensure payment. Often, homeowners try to pocket the money themselves or keep supplement money.

@josephklimchock5412

Жыл бұрын

@@BaliCurrent Well, you assume way too much, what if the roof job is 100% funded by me??? BTW. I know how insurance works, i been on the planet over 6 decades and not new to how things work.

I agree with everything you usually say. However, I disagree with the "no repairs" statement you made. We do not repair other contractor's work and we take pride in our integrity and honesty with our full roof replacements. Just my two cents. Keep up the great content, sir. Love your videos.... usually. lol

Got a question, boss hasn’t paid me in a month, do I refuse the work till I get paid or continue to work till I get paid?

@shaneMcguire1981

3 жыл бұрын

Don't return to work unless they pay you

On number 4 I agree and disagree with you! My example is this: We have been doing b2b for the past 5 years, at one point within 1 year period of time we had only one roof replacement, one! Meanwhile completed entire projects, entire streets were done by us. So basically online presence was zero until the begging of last year when we decided to shift our business. So there are smaller guys who start out, they are not necessarily shady, but maybe just like me they were more involved in b2b and don't have the background to support it. Ps. One of my first costumers who owns a few properties I had to drive around and show him jobs we were on and once we completed.

@RoofingInsights3.0

3 жыл бұрын

You don’t have to have reviews but you should be registered and have online listings

@rdt.r8837

3 жыл бұрын

@@RoofingInsights3.0 Oh, I see your point. Lately, I’ve noticed a big trend of telling the homeowners that “If a contractor does not have 10-15 reviews, then don’t use them” It’s like everyone in the market is Born with 15 reviews and who does not have them is bad! Agh, I responded from my phone with my nickname. Radu.

@randyjenkins8743

3 жыл бұрын

@@rdt.r8837 obviously big companies pushing that

Couldve explained the insurance estimate/scope a little better no dimitry? I rarely find myself needing to write a full xactiamte or estimate for insurance work. You're going to have homeowners 4 or 5 estimates now with prices all over the place

@dcwatashi

Жыл бұрын

I might just do four or five estimates I’ve already done three and I learned something new from every single contractor. So don’t give other people the impression it’s really not important. it is not just about price

There’s nothing wrong with offering a potential customer an incentive to move forward on the initial visit.

Can you pls tell us where to send estimates for your review

@RoofingInsights3.0

3 жыл бұрын

Dmitry@roofinginsights.com

The more and more I watch the more I hear you give your opinion as if it’s the only right perspective. You also give financial analysis remarks about the other companies able to be more profitable when you have no idea what their books look like or their business model. You need to consider being more objective. If you’re going to make video where you are personally giving your thoughts and opinions without industry or business associations historical sources of information then I can’t see enough concrete evidence to support your opinions. One last thing sir practice what you preach, I know from research some statements you’re making aren’t followed.

@RoofingInsights3.0

3 жыл бұрын

1. I visit 30 companies per year and do see many books. 2. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, if you think you are more more educated on these topics please make public video: KZread is free I will become your student. 3. I am not perfect but I try my best to walk the talk and don’t make videos outside of my expertise.

@RoofingInsights3.0

3 жыл бұрын

I would appreciate the comment in regards to 7 statements I made. You don’t have to agree but you are making general comments and not specifying anything. Just making noise as usual. Your comments don’t help anyone. I am one of the most objective in the industry, and you are welcome to prove me wrong.

@mrstyle_67

3 жыл бұрын

The man can have a successful business without having that profit center as part of his business and the way you challenged him was basically saying he’s unethical just because he didn’t provide that service and that’s absolutely unprofessional on your part. There’s plenty of businesses thriving today that have outside subcontract people that they refer. Yes everyone is entitled to their opinion and I’m not saying you don’t but when someone disagrees you come across argumentative. The same topic can be debated in many industries example : I spent 30 years in the collision repair industry in Atlanta market. My business is still operating on its 46th year. I owned it 25 before I sold. We would never do touch up bumper repair like these mobile services do at car dealerships. We either removed it did repair and panted entire bumper which is the correct way. So you going to say a multi million dollar business I’m speaking about makes it 46 yrs being unethical? I’m not challenging your knowledge I’m simply saying there’s more than one way to skin a cat and if others find their perfect model good for them. I debate you at times because I feel you need to be challenged like you do others. I have extensive experience in image consulting, styling and apparel business. Hence the reason I questioned your poor decision on wearing sunglasses on an inside interview. I’m involved in another business and do speak with first hand knowledge. I suspect we will cross paths one day and get to have a personal one on one conversation. One last thing, do you own Storm Group Roofing?

@thedude1440

Жыл бұрын

@@mrstyle_67 they say he who barks the loudest.....

Must be an old video, because you said that the price won't go up overnight and I will be damn. The price went up by $200 overnight.

Dont agree with repairs . We do then regularly. But theres tons of companys that dont do them because there overhead is to large

@RoofingInsights3.0

3 жыл бұрын

They don’t know how to do them. Repairs profit margins are higher if done right

@theroofguru807

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah. Let's keep it that way. I rather them all come to me anyway .

I don't like roofers. Most are scammers

Sign #1 the roof is replaced by Sears.

Do u get sick of reading shanes comments ever? 😂😂😂

@RoofingInsights3.0

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 good one!!!

A small company that is backed by their quality work and lifetime warranty is welcome to the open road. I don't have to limit myself to my best 2 markets. I am not about to open 5 offices, that would eat up a lot of dough. I am willing to travel to Mars for a shed roof. You are calling me shady?

@RoofingInsights3.0

3 жыл бұрын

How you gonna back up your warranty on Mars if you don’t live there? Your warranty on paper is not believable if you are moving around every year. Roofs leak, and roofers come back to fix them. Not to mention 500 other things. And it’s a sign of shadiness, wouldn’t call anyone shady just because they do any of the above, but I think everyone knows what the problem is, and traveling contractors don’t have advantage over local roofers. And why you don’t have jobs in your town? You guys don’t have roofs? Not enough referrals? Why is it cheaper to find work elsewhere than to advertise In Your own town?

@shaneMcguire1981

3 жыл бұрын

@@RoofingInsights3.0 ought I'm coming at you now!!!! First of all if my roof on Mars leaks then I drop everything and get there within 24 hours! Second my roofs don't leak!!!! I have had 2 leaks in 7 years. I have plenty of roofs in my area, but if there is a shed to do in Mars I am there! How do I grow if I do grow if I stuck to one area? I rather have a roofing done by me then a local hack! I will never limit myself to 1 market. I also don't deal with hypothetical stories like what happens if your roof leaks on Mars? Its not leaking. Probability of leaking is very low. Please don't assume that guys that travel would neglect a customer in a different area. I am responsible for every roof I have ever put on. That includes the couple in Tampa to. Think of it, how long would it take me to get to Tampa? 6 hours plane of 24 hours in my truck or van! Us that to long? I'm sure if Apple has a leak they don't have a truck with a technician in there within 24 hours? I am not Shady!!!! I want to open other markets so people get a quality roof system! I also want to see where I should plant my next office.

@randyjenkins8743

3 жыл бұрын

@@shaneMcguire1981 my roofs don't leak? only two of them? Lol our roofs never leak 10 yr warranty no call backs

@shaneMcguire1981

3 жыл бұрын

@@randyjenkins8743 look 2 leaks in the last 7 years is impressive when you look how many roofs I have done. I am located in the Northeast where snow and ice can sometimes create different problems as you would get in other areas. Randy, I am glad that you have never had a leak. I don't think you would tell us if you have. What is your company name where are you located? I have worked for many different roofing companies in my life and no matter how good or bad they are they all experience a leak. I have no idea what your company does, but don't try to act like you are better than a contractor who has had a leak. You sound like a arrogant roofer who is as green as it gets. Either way, don't try to compare your company with mine. My customers will do the talking for me not me!

I don’t agree leaving my contact with the homeowner.

IKO ::eyeroll::

@RoofingInsights3.0

3 жыл бұрын

I was waiting for it 😂😂🔝

Speaking from a professional long time roofer repairs will eventually leak and the homeowner will come back after the contractor for a leak you with a repair it will leak and reflect on your companies performance never do repairs

@ryanw.5684

Жыл бұрын

So basically, every time your car needs a repair just go out and buy a new? That’s crazy Logic!

A Russian accent is a dead give away

Is directorii looking for gutter cleaning companies 👀

@RoofingInsights3.0

3 жыл бұрын

Yes we do!!! Please apply: Directorii.com

I spelled your name wrong. I'm sorry.

@RoofingInsights3.0

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks not a problem, don’t expect people getting it right

@jeremyderr5479

3 жыл бұрын

@@RoofingInsights3.0 I don't know if my other comment went through. But I applied for my EIN (as Dope Marketing put it EgoIN)

THIS GUY DOES NOT EVEN OWN STORM GROUP ROOFING THEY SPONSOR HIS YOU TUBE CHANNEL

@RoofingInsights3.0

2 жыл бұрын

Lol. I sold storm group last year. Started it and sold after 7 years. Do some research

I disagree on the repairs, we do repairs but not doing them doesn't make you shady it's just a choice a company can make. The rest are very valid and great points in my opinion!

@RoofingInsights3.0

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for feedback! Many disagree on repairs. But I have seen so many contractors selling roofs because they’re are desperate to sell and they didn’t have anything else to sell. When you can’t sell a repair you only one one recommendation: “you need a new roof” because they need to sell a roof. As a results we have thousands of roofs sold every year that could be repaired but will end up in land fields instead.

@papiducky99

3 жыл бұрын

@@RoofingInsights3.0 I agree with the point 100 percent! We do a lot of repairs and I think everyone should but not doing them that by itself doesn't necessarily make a company shady but a company should offer it if they are trying to do what is best for there customers