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We're talking about the nasty hail storm from yesterday in another thread, figured this deserved a new one. Today, day after the storm, I've had no less than 10 scammers show up at my door. "Hello there, I've been working with your neighbor _______, you share a fence with them. Can I offer you ______?" Do these people just go from place to place following storms like this? Someone has to be falling for their crap or they wouldn't be doing this. I don't have a real rant to go on here but it's really starting to annoy the shit out of me. Not only does everyone have to deal with damage, insurance and all the other crap but now it's these shitbags running around knocking on your door. I almost told this last guy that I gave the last of my meth to the previous scammer.
dang! I just realized I should offer them cash to cut down that damn cottonwood tree that's been annoying me. Now I hope at least one more shows up.
They aren't necessarily scammers, that's just how they get clients. I wouldn't recommend them, and a lot of them do have shady business practices, and the guys they pay to knock on doors usually can't get other jobs for a reason, but they are probably a real company. A real company that was hastily created and will disolve and leave town once the money dries up, but a real company nonetheless.
On a side note, one of my good friends owns a roofing company (they also can do siding and gutters), and has been continuously licensed in Colorado for more than 20 years. He's very competitively priced, guarantees his work, and is very experienced dealing with insurance companies. He did my dad's roof a few years back, after the not-a-tornado hit central Lakewood. PM me for referral info.
Some of these guys seem legit, some are pure and obvious scammers. I'm working with your neighbor INSERT MADE UP NAME HERE who you share a fence with. I know everyone around me by name, they're just making things up. Either way we have to wait for insurance to say if they're doing anything or not.... I think.
I don't want to give the wrong impression here. Your impression of those guys being skeevey dirt bags is correct. I've heard of guys getting people to sign contracts with a "cancellation fee" that is 50% the cost of their estimate. They say things like, I need you to sign this saying you give me permission to climb onto your roof for an inspection.
Show up to the door with your favorite AR hanging from a sling.
Your reputation will keep the scammers away.
68Charger
06-20-2018, 16:43
I love having a locked gate, a " No Trespassing Keep Out" sign and a 1/4 mile long driveway. It keeps the riff raff out.
One of my neighbors is also a Volunteer firefighter, he owns a company that does siding, windows and gutters in the Denver Area if anyone wants his info.
add a sign like this, and they'll never bother you: 75148
While we're throwing out recommendations, I have a buddy that specializes in repairs. Most contractors want the whole roof and will either pressure you to replace, or just blow you off for a repair.
Great-Kazoo
06-20-2018, 17:01
I'm working with your neighbor INSERT MADE UP NAME HERE who you share a fence with..
Told one "salesperson" Really you're working with him? He tell you i'm suing him for $20 grand for breach of contract.
Told one "salesperson" Really you're working with him? He tell you i'm suing him for $20 grand for breach of contract.
lol A+
While we're throwing out recommendations, I have a buddy that specializes in repairs. Most contractors want the whole roof and will either pressure you to replace, or just blow you off for a repair.
Likewise, if you need auto repair (windshield, dents, etc) I have a contact in the Springs that does amazing work. Let me know.
"Hello there, I've been working with your neighbor _______,
Those sorts were here a week ago, before the current round of storms even hit. Very pushy/insistant on my need for a "free estimate" for new windows (1904 house), asking all kinds of prying questions they didn't need to know the answer to, etc. Very upset when I sent them on their way.
"No Soliciting" signs are worthless.
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"No Soliciting" signs are worthless.
Down here it's 50/50. Half will still ring. Sometimes I just open the inner door and point the sign, they shrug, and walk off.
I treat the ones that still ring with a little bit of extra scrutiny. It's obvious I'm not buying anything with that sign above the doorbell so why ring?
Our whole neighborhood is "no soliciting", our HOA recommends calling the police. I won't call them at all, what a stupid waste of time.
Answer the door naked, holding a shotgun, and scream out in your best 80's voice, "You ready to party!?"
68Charger
06-21-2018, 13:03
Answer the door naked, holding a shotgun, and scream out in your best 80's voice, "You ready to party!?"
80's voice? like the sound of someone in their 80's? I can do that...
High pitched, hair band rasp.
Alternative for the baritones and basses: Go Barry White and say in the same.
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