Your roofing system is designed and built to protect your home from all kinds of weather conditions. However, severe weather like a hailstorm can still cause damage, so you’ll need to act quickly to prevent costly repairs. If you’re expecting one to hit your area soon, you need to prepare yourself and do a few things as soon as the weather becomes favorable. Here’s what you need to do:
Check Your Home’s Exterior and Surroundings
As soon as the storm has passed, take note of the exact date and time of when it happened. Once you go outside, check your roof for any visible damage, and take pictures. You should also look for any hailstones within your property and take a photo. Use a tape measure to determine the size of the hailstone as well. The documentation is necessary when you file your insurance claim later.
Contact Your Trusted Roofer
After checking for visible roof damage, call in a licensed and qualified roof repair professional to take a more thorough inspection. Most contractors often do these inspections for free as they base it on whether the claim gets approved once the report is presented to your insurance provider. This is necessary because they’ll give a more detailed report on the amount of damage your roof has sustained as well as an accurate estimate of the repairs.
Call Your Insurance Provider
As you contact your insurance provider, make sure to check your policy if it covers roofing damage caused by hail. When preparing your insurance claim, organize your pictures, records and other necessary information regarding the damage your roof sustained. Once submitted, your insurance provider will send a representative to inspect the damage to your property before the company determines how much will be covered.
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