Storm Damage Desperation

Your ceiling is collapsing under torrential rain at 2AM, and Marcus Wade - the only available roofer with a notorious reputation for price gouging - is your last hope. With your insurance denied and water pouring in, you must negotiate with a man known for exploiting desperate homeowners during emergencies, all while your belongings are being destroyed.

Challenges

Survivors

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Difficulty

B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Desperate Homeowner

Conversation Partner

Marcus Wade (Emergency Roofer)

Setting

Your flooding living room, lit only by emergency flashlights, with the sounds of pounding rain and creaking ceiling above

Location

Your home during a severe thunderstorm

Learning Objectives

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Negotiate the price down from $4,800 to a more reasonable amount

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Secure immediate emergency roof repair during the storm

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Avoid signing any predatory contracts or liability waivers

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“Listen, I've got four other emergencies waiting and it's 2AM. From what you're describing, you've got major fascia damage and potential deck rot. This is gonna run you about $4,800, and I need 50% now to even get started. Take it or leave it - your ceiling won't last another hour in this rain.”

This is how Marcus Wade (Emergency Roofer)'s greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#151

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