A violent hailstorm can last less than half an hour and cause significant damage to your roof. The same is true for high winds, flash flooding and other natural disasters. Once the danger has passed, it is time to start evaluating the damages and preparing your insurance claim, and hiring a roofing company like Valley Ridge Roofing & Construction to get working.
This is what roofing contractors advise you to do:
- Take Photos and Videos of Damage before You Start Fixing It
In most of the situations, your first instinct is to throw a tarp over the hole in your roof and put cardboard in empty windows. But, before you do that, take photos of every sign of damage. The insurance adjuster needs to see everything if you want to get compensation for all covered damages.
- Call a Residential Roofer to Prepare an Estimate
Insurance adjusters will try to downplay the cost to repair or replace your roof. You should be prepared with a real estimate from a roofing company. They will be able to give a detailed list of all materials and workmanship needed to fix the roof.
- Secure Your Home as Much as Possible
Insurers have a concept called mitigating the damages. This means that you should do your best to limit the damage done by the storm. Any hole in the roof, broken door or window should be secured after documenting the damage. In some cases, your house may be unfit to live in until repairs are done – so make sure burglars can’t get in.
