PREDATORY ROOFERS?

I recently moved near Waxahachie and I rent my home. On Saturday, a severe hailstorm hit the area. Within days, roofers assessed my neighbors’ homes and told them they needed new roofs due to damage. These houses are all less than five years old.

Most of my neighbors are in their 60s and 70s, while I’m 42 and the youngest on the block. I’m no roofing expert, but just by looking at the shingles, they still seem relatively new and undamaged (take my assessment with a grain of salt). Today, a roofer came to my door offering free estimates, which got me wondering—could my elderly neighbors be targets of predatory contractors?

I reached out to my landlord, who is a general contractor and built all the homes on this block (my neighbors all own their homes built by the same contractor), to let him know that I barely noticed any damage to the house I’m renting. If he hasn’t rushed to inspect or repair the roof, could that mean the damage isn’t significant enough to justify a replacement?

Are there any roofers here who can weigh in? I feel like my neighbors should get a second opinion before committing to a new roof. Are roofers generally honest if a new roof is needed or not?