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Local Roofing Companies Collaborate to Combat Post-Hurricane Scams and Fraud

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MANATEE COUNTY — Competing roofing companies in Manatee County are banding together in an attempt to protect residents and business owners from scams and fraud following the recent hurricanes. Led by Melissa and Kevin McLin, owners of Blue Collar Roofing, the coalition of roofing professionals hopes to prevent dishonest contractors and roofing companies from exploiting vulnerable home and business owners during their time of need.

“Normally, we’re competing for the same jobs, but when we saw how many people were being taken advantage of after the storms, we knew it was time to work together,” said Melissa McLin. “This isn’t about business anymore—it’s about doing what’s right for our community.”

The collaboration is focused on educating residents and business owners on how to recognize and avoid fraudulent contractors. Scammers frequent flood disaster-affected areas with empty promises of quick repairs at little to no cost, claiming they will handle everything through the home or business owner’s insurance. These contractors often perform substandard work or disappear without completing the job, leaving property owners with unsafe conditions and significant financial losses.

“We’ve seen these scams too often—contractors telling people their roof repairs won’t cost a dime, only to find out later that the home or business owner is left with a denied insurance claim and a poorly done roof,” McLin explained.

McLin has reached out to several reputable roofing companies she knows personally to form this coalition and distribute crucial information to the public. So far, Blue Collar Roofing, Pro Roofing Services, Blue Vision Roofing, White Peterman Roofing, and Mighty Dog Roofing have joined forces. They hope more will join as the effort grows so that they can create a trusted network where residents and business owners can access reliable information, ethical services, and honest direction on avoiding scams.

“The idea of working with our competitors is unusual, but we’re all part of this community. We live here, do business here, we raise our families here, and we want to protect the people we care about,” McLin added.

For more information or to connect with the coalition of trusted roofing companies, please contact Melissa and Kevin McLin at Bluecollarroofing.com or call 941-933-7663.

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