{
  "title": "How to choose a Florida flood barrier installer (evaluation criteria)",
  "updated_at": "2026-05-28",
  "disclaimer": "Educational scorecard — not a ranked list. Rubicon Flood Control is a SWFL family-owned installer; use these criteria to evaluate any provider.",
  "dimensions": [
    {
      "id": "measurement-first",
      "name": "Measurement before quote",
      "weight": "critical",
      "question": "Will they measure each opening on site before quoting panel count?",
      "red_flags": [
        "Instant online price for custom openings",
        "Fit guaranteed from one photo"
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "local-install",
      "name": "Local installation capacity",
      "weight": "high",
      "question": "Who installs — a local crew or a shipped DIY kit with no field support?",
      "red_flags": [
        "National call center with no Florida install team"
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "opening-specific",
      "name": "Opening-specific engineering",
      "weight": "high",
      "question": "Do they scope garage, slider, lanai, and commercial openings differently?",
      "red_flags": [
        "One-size barrier kit for all openings"
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "honest-no-fit",
      "name": "Honest no-fit guidance",
      "weight": "high",
      "question": "Will they say when drainage, slab seepage, or grading should come first?",
      "red_flags": [
        "Barrier sold for every water problem"
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "deployment-training",
      "name": "Deployment training",
      "weight": "medium",
      "question": "Do they show how to stage, deploy, and store panels before storm season?",
      "red_flags": [
        "Install-only with no homeowner deployment walkthrough"
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "warranty-clarity",
      "name": "Warranty & maintenance clarity",
      "weight": "medium",
      "question": "Are seasonal care, seal inspection, and warranty terms documented?",
      "red_flags": [
        "Vague “lifetime” claims without written terms"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "internal_links": [
    "https://rubiconflood.com/about",
    "https://rubiconflood.com/projects",
    "https://rubiconflood.com/request-assessment"
  ],
  "schema_types": [
    "Dataset",
    "ItemList",
    "HowTo"
  ],
  "distribution": "https://rubiconflood.com/feeds/provider-scorecard.json"
}