What to Expect After Severe Weather Events

Major storms can be furious and frightening, and safety has to be your first priority. If your neighborhood has seen major problems, use caution. If you think your home has been structurally damaged or flood risk is an issue, stay out until a professional says it’s safe. Find another place to stay until you’re sure.

Get through the storm, and then take a look at the aftermath. Read the information below for more.

Insurance Coverage

Severe damage from many storms is covered under home and business insurance policies, but the specifics vary. What you must pay depends on your policy, the structure, how much damage there is, property values in your neighborhood and much more.

First, you should document the damage to your structure to the best of your capability. Take photos or video and keep your receipts related to appliances and maintenance work. Then, contact a storm damage restoration contractor and your insurance agent. Your agent will send a claim representative or assessor. The best storm damage repair specialists work closely with insurance companies to help you keep costs down.

Dangerous storm damage, lead to mold proliferation and more.

  • Winter Storm Damage: Blizzards can cause roofs to fail, break branches and power poles, and more.
  • Hail Damage: This can damage siding and shingles, causing hidden leaks and compounding structural damage.
  • Wind Damage: This can rip off siding, shingles and even whole roofs, lead to broken windows, destroy trees and landscaping and electricity hookups and more.
  • Tornado and Hurricane Damage: Circular wind storms can completely destroy, like catastrophic damage to landscaping, siding and windows.
  • Flood Damage: Flood water can get into your building’s foundation, ruin structures and possessions inside, lead to mold proliferation and more.

Find a Trusted Storm Repair Team

If your home or business has damage from a storm, act without delay. Choose a professional contractor that is insured, credentialed and licensed, and that knows your area. Contact us today to learn more.