Author: Rich Prue

A North Texas roofing contractor is under investigation after allegedly collecting more than $500,000 from dozens of homeowners for roofing projects that were never completed. According to a report from The Dallas Morning News Watchdog, roofer Gilad Rubinsky is accused of taking insurance payouts from at least 40 homeowners across the region and failing to deliver on promised work. Victims claim they paid deposits or signed over full insurance checks for roof replacements, only to see little or no work performed. Reported losses range from approximately $1,500 to as much as $50,000 per homeowner. In many cases, homeowners said projects…

The Ultimate “Red” Roof: A Deep Dive into Ferrari World’s Record-Breaking Build If you think your last commercial job was a monster, wait until you see the specs on Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. We aren’t talking about a few thousand squares; we’re talking about the world’s largest aluminum roof, a 2.15 million square foot scarlet structure that can be seen from space. For the crews on the ground, this wasn’t just a big job; it was a three-year masterclass in what happens when you mix automotive design with heavy-duty civil engineering in 104°F desert heat. Here is the breakdown of the…

A years-long legal battle between a commercial property owner and a roofing contractor has reached a decisive conclusion, with the Colorado Court of Appeals ruling in favor of the contractor. The case, brought by Jerry Stansbury through his limited-liability company Cortez Main LLC, centered on alleged roofing failures at a commercial building in Cortez, Colorado. The defendants included Mountain West Roofing LLC and its owner, Verlin Kropf. The conflict dates back to 2009, when Mountain West Roofing installed a commercial roofing system on a roughly 47,000-square-foot building owned by Stansbury’s company. The project included a 15-year limited warranty covering leaks…

CLOVIS, NM– A 28-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison plus an additional 23½ years for the fatal shooting of a roofer during a botched armed robbery in Clovis, according to court records. Alex Zapata received the sentence following his conviction in connection with the July 9, 2023, killing of Anibal Ulloa-Salguero, a roofing worker who had just finished a job in the area. Authorities say Ulloa-Salguero was sitting in a vehicle with a fellow worker in the 900 block of West Ninth Street after completing work for the day. The two were reportedly listening to music when…

UPDATE: Statement from the Cambridge Police Department can be found at the bottom of this article. Cambridge, MD– A roofing job in Maryland has become the center of a viral controversy after a video circulating online claimed a homeowner reported migrant workers to immigration authorities after they nearly completed work on her home. According to the widely shared video, a woman in Maryland allegedly hired a group of Guatemalan immigrants to replace her roof and then contacted federal authorities to have them detained before paying for the job. The claim quickly gained traction on social media, fueling outrage and debate.…

Marin County, CA–  Two men who posed as licensed roofing contractors have been sentenced in Marin County Superior Court after prosecutors say they defrauded elderly homeowners out of more than $340,000 through a roofing and construction scam. John McNamara, 49, and Dean Morgan, 34, each received 3 years and 8 months in prison after pleading guilty to multiple felony counts of grand theft by false pretenses. The crimes occurred in March 2024 and involved four victims ranging in age from 78 to 85 years old. According to investigators, McNamara and Morgan were part of a group that falsely claimed to…

A former executive of a Florida commercial roofing company has pleaded guilty to participating in a bid-rigging conspiracy that illegally manipulated the bidding process for roofing projects across the state. Gregg Wallick, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the former president and chief executive officer of a commercial roofing company, pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiring to rig bids for commercial roofing contracts. The charge falls under Section 1 of the Sherman Act, the primary federal law prohibiting anticompetitive business practices. According to documents filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Wallick and several co-conspirators coordinated…

Starting a roofing company requires more than ladders, shingles, and a truck. In today’s digital world, one of the most important tools your business can have is a professional website. A roofing website is not just an online brochure. When designed correctly, it becomes a 24-hour sales machine that builds trust, educates homeowners, and generates leads even while you’re sleeping. Homeowners rarely flip through phone books anymore. Instead, when they notice a roof leak, missing shingles, or storm damage, the first thing they do is search online. If your roofing company doesn’t appear in those searches, you are invisible to…

How to Avoid Roofing Scams: The Complete Homeowner’s Guide to Hiring a Roofing Contractor Hiring a roofing contractor is one of the most important decisions a homeowner can make. Your roof protects your home from rain, snow, wind, heat, and severe storms. When it is installed properly, a roof can last 20 to 50 years depending on the materials used. But when it is installed poorly, the consequences can be serious. Leaks, mold, structural damage, insurance problems, and costly repairs are common results of bad roofing work. Unfortunately, the roofing industry is also one where scams, dishonest contractors, and inexperienced…

https://youtu.be/Q4O9TLlUzL4 The roofing industry is evolving rapidly. New technology, labor challenges, and changing customer expectations are forcing contractors to rethink how they run their businesses. On a recent episode of The Roofer’s Helper Podcast, filmed at RoofCON in Oklahoma City, JT Ulyatt, CEO of Maven Roofing, shared insights on some of the biggest challenges roofing companies face today. Topics discussed with Richie Rossouw from Thunder Media included roofing CRM software, technology overload, workforce development, and the future of roofing company leadership. For contractors trying to scale a roofing business, the lessons from this conversation provide valuable guidance. The Problem of…