Severe storms – including tornadoes – can inflict tremendous damage on your roof. Hail, strong winds and rain can puncture holes in shingles and tear shingles off, leaving the underlayment exposed and making your home vulnerable to flooding and water damage. Most homeowner’s insurance policies cover problems caused by Mother Nature, but filing roof insurance claims for the repair or replacement can be a confusing process.
What information do you need to provide to the insurance company to prove the validity of your claim? How long do you have to do the paperwork? You’re not a roofing professional, so how do you know if what you’re seeing is the result of a storm or simply due to wear and tear over time? After all, you don’t look at your roof that often. These are all good questions that Stinson & Stinson Roofing can answer for you.
When it’s time to file a claim, call us and have one of our roof insurance specialists do a thorough assessment of its condition. It’s important to do this right away, because insurance policies usually have a statute of limitations for filing a claim after an incident like a storm. It’s also smart to request an inspection quickly, because if you have a leak, it can soon lead to interior damage and mold contamination. We will:
Because of our years of experience in the roofing industry, we at Stinson & Stinson Roofing know what insurance companies look for when processing roof insurance claims for repair or replacement costs. If your roof has damage from hail, strong winds, fire, fallen trees or some other act of nature, call (979) 329-8743 or fill out the online form to set up an inspection.