🚨 Consumer Alert: Long-Term Risk
The "Tail-Light" Warranty
(Why Guarantees Fail)
Executive Summary
- THE RISK:The warranty expires the moment the contractor's "tail lights" disappear down the street.
- THE CAUSE:"Phoenix" Companies (Closing a debt-ridden LLC to open a new one debt-free).
- THE FIX:Manufacturer Warranties and verified Business Longevity.
The "Phoenix" Scheme
"Lifetime Warranty upon Labor!" the brochure says. Five years later, your roof leaks. You call the number. Disconnected. You look them up. "Super Roofs LLC" is permanently closed. But wait! You see a truck for "Super Roofs Plus LLC" driving by. Same logo. Same guy.
You call. "Sorry," he says. "That was the old company. We went bankrupt. The new company doesn't honor those warranties."
It protects him, not you.
The Warranty Liability
A warranty is a Liability on a company's balance sheet. Shady contractors shed this liability by dissolving the LLC every 3-5 years. The average lifespan of a construction company is <5 years.
🛡️ The Solution: Third-Party Backing.
Only trust warranties backed by the Manufacturer (e.g., GAF Master Elite) or a Surety Bond. If the contractor quits, the Factory still pays for the repair.
Only trust warranties backed by the Manufacturer (e.g., GAF Master Elite) or a Surety Bond. If the contractor quits, the Factory still pays for the repair.
Hire Established Pros.
We check LLC Age. Companies with 10+ years of history have too much to lose to run away.