How to spot a roofing scammer?

In Florida, the most common post-hurricane scams share five patterns. Watch for out-of-state license plates and unsolicited door-knocking within 72 hours of a storm. Watch for pressure to sign an Assignment of Benefits (AOB) form on the spot. Watch for a demand for a large upfront deposit (Florida caps it at 10% or $1,000) and a verbal-only “free roof” promise. The 2022 AOB reform (SB 2-A) eliminated one-way attorney fees, so legitimate Florida roofers rarely push these contracts anymore. Report price gouging to the Florida Attorney General hotline at 1-866-966-7226. Confirm any contractor through MyFloridaLicense.com (the DBPR database) before letting them on your roof. Never hand over your insurance claim check to a contractor you just met.