After the recent weather events, Immanuel Enterprises has had a busy summer of repairing roofs. Its owner, Andrew Felker, said it’s his faith that keeps him going.

“We're very blessed for what the Lord has done for us and the doors that he's been able to open," Felker said.

With so many roofing issues coming up unexpectedly due to tornado damage, Felker provided homeowners some tips for when it comes to choosing a roofer.

Start by asking for references and looking up reviews.

“You want to know who you have working on your property or in your home before you just allow anybody to work on your house or your property or something that you own,” Felker said. 

He suggests property owners make sure the roofer has proper insurance in case of an injury. He said to choose a local business, rather than one that’s far away because one that’s far away might not be willing to return to help with an issue.

“Another problem is too is also if contractors say they're going to take care of the insurance. Unless you know these people personally and know who they are, be wary of that, as well, because there's a lot of contractors that will say one thing, they'll come in and do the job you'll pay them, and then they'll never deal with the insurance company and leave you to deal with the mess," said Felker.

The Better Business Bureau suggests asking a contractor to be clear about the full scope of the project, ask about cleanup and waste removal and check what your homeowner’s insurance covers.

“The biggest thing is you as a person, individual, should feel comfortable with the person that you're doing business with. You should have a good feeling that once you sign that check and you give it to them, that they're going to come and take care of the work," Felker said.

Another tip from the Better Business Bureau is to plan for bad weather. Ask how your home will be protected while in the middle of a project.

The National Insurance Crime Bureau says common roofing cons include: Making false promises, such as guaranteeing an insurance claim prior to approval from an insurance company; insisting full payment upfront; lying, exaggerating or creating damage; and charging for sudden costs that were not outlined in the contract.

Unethical roofers may take those measures to swindle homeowners.