We had a couple of minor roof leaks. My husband called the roofer that installed our roof 5 years ago and they referred us to Motts Contracting, since they don't do repairs themselves during the busy season. We trusted Mott's because of the referral from Alvarez roofing who we have used for 10 years. Motts told us that it would cost $185 for them to come out and diagnose the situation and that this price would include minor repairs.
When Mott's arrived, they found that squirrels had eaten the lead from around my 4 roof vents -apparently a common problem. 2 of them were more severe, the other 2 were minor. He quoted me $400 each for the 2 severe vents and $90 each for the 2 minor repairs. This sounded WAY TOO HIGH to me. I asked what was included in the $185 hoping it would cover the minor repairs. He said some sealant, but that he would need to buy lead boots for the 2 minor repairs at $90 each additional.
At that point, I told him that he was ripping me off and that even though their website said free estimates, I would pay him $50 for his trouble and he could keep his *&^%$ sealant. Thankfully he left, telling me that while he felt I owed him the $185, he would not pursue it.
I had another roofer (also licensed/insured) come out to provide a free estimate. He quoted $200 including materials for all 4 roof vents!!! He said the boots would probably only cost $10-$20 each! Well, at this point Alvarez Roofing has lost my future business for referring us to a thief! And I will NEVER call Mott's Contracting for ANYTHING - they are apparently a GC themselves.
If you ever come across Mott's Contracting - RUN!
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