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Would a reviewer flag your contractor ad?

Contractor advertising has one flag that carries real legal weight and several that are simply unsupportable claims.

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Why this rule set catches people out

Offering to absorb or waive an insurance deductible is restricted or outright illegal in many states, and it is the single most common phrase in storm-season roofing copy.

Real examples, and how to rewrite them

Every flag below is genuine output from the checker above — not an illustration. Paste any of them in and you will get the same result.

Flagged

“We will waive your insurance deductible and give you a free roof. Licensed and bonded.”

Needs CounselProhibited for this vertical: "free roof"
Needs CounselProhibited for this vertical: "we waive your deductible"

Publishable

“We will inspect the damage at no charge and work directly with your adjuster. You are responsible for your deductible, as your policy requires.”

Flagged

“Lifetime warranty guaranteed on all work. We are the best roofer in Indianapolis.”

Needs CounselProhibited for this vertical: "lifetime warranty"
Needs CounselProhibited for this vertical: "guaranteed"

Publishable

“Workmanship warranty in writing, with the term and what it covers stated on the contract. Manufacturer warranty registered on your behalf.”

Questions

Why is waiving a deductible flagged?

Because in many states it is restricted or illegal, and it can constitute insurance fraud. It is the highest-risk phrase in this rule set.

Can I ever say “lifetime warranty”?

Only where the term is defined and backed in writing. Unqualified, it is a claim you may not be able to honour.

What about “licensed and bonded”?

That is a statement of fact and is fine if it is true and current.

Does this replace my attorney?

No. It is a screening tool that catches common flags before anything publishes.

This runs on every draft, automatically

The checker on this page is the public front of the gate that screens everything our marketing system writes for you — before it reaches your queue, in your industry’s rulebook, with a dated record you keep.