7 Warning Signs of a Sealcoating Scam

Posted In: Commercial Sealcoating

Published On: August 05 2016

Written By: Seal King

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At Seal King, we often hear from customers who have had bad experiences with other sealcoating contractors. Many of these other contractors promised quality results and rock bottom prices. For this reason, we thought it would be a good idea to highlight some of the warning signs that may point to a sealcoating scam. Any reputable residential sealcoating contractor would never participate in any of the shady business tactics listed below.

Warning Signs of a Sealcoating Scam

1. Soliciting door to door – If a supposed “sealcoating contractor” tries to solicit your business door to door, you should likely be suspicious. While every business owner has to start somewhere, door to door marketing can be sometimes seen as a red flag.
2. Ask for references – Before hiring any residential sealcoating contractor, ask for references. If a company is hesitant to provide references, you should look for another sealcoating contractor. Once you have the list of references, go to the actual addresses and look at their work, and possibly even ask the homeowners about their experience.
3. Beware of the ‘extra material’ line – Occasionally a residential sealcoating company may be in the neighborhood and stop by saying that they have some extra material that they can use on your driveway. They’ll likely offer you an incredible deal, which many homeowners can’t resist. The reality is that any experienced sealcoating contractor will have very little extra material after a job, and if they do, quality sealcoating materials can be stored as long as they don’t freeze.
4. Beware of contractors without lettered trucks – Another red flag when you’re looking for a sealcoating contractor is to avoid companies that don’t letter their trucks. Sure, a company may decide that they don’t need to letter their trucks, but often lettered company trucks shows a level of professionalism that may put your mind at ease when shopping for a residential sealcoating company.
5. Beware of limited time pricing – Beware if a company tells you that you have to have the work done today to receive the best price. Many times these companies are simply trying to pressure you into getting the job right away, or they may be from out of town and just looking for a quick buck.
6. Cash payments – If the contractor your working with insists that you pay them in cash, or with a check written out to “Cash”, beware. Any reputable sealcoating company should want you to write a check out to their company name.
7. Rock bottom prices – Many sealcoating contractors will try to entice customers with deals such as a $99 sealcoating special. These low prices often mean the company is inexperienced, and likely using inferior materials.

Contact Seal King for a Worry Free Sealcoating Experience

At Seal King, we’ve been a fixture in the sealcoating industry for more than 25 years. If you’re interested in learning more about our commercial and residential sealcoating services where we use the highest quality sealcoating materials, feel free to reach out to us today. You can visit www.sealking.com to find a location near you. We look forward to working with you soon.