Storms Damage Scenarios

Severe storms can be furious and frightening, and you should put safety first. If your area has seen major problems, be careful. If you the risk of flooding or structural damage, keep your distance. Find another place to stay until you're sure.

Once the danger has passed, it's important to assess the impact and get started with cleanup and restoration. Below, learn about the harm different storm systems can cause and how you can protect your structure in different circumstances.

Insurance Coverage

The most severe damage from many storms is covered by property insurance, but the details are different. Your financial responsibility depends on your policy, the building, how much damage there is, property values in your neighborhood and much more.

First, keep track of the damage to your home or business to the best of your capability. Take photos and be sure to hang on to any receipts and documents having to do with maintenance work, supplies and major appliances that may have been damaged. Then, contact a storm damage repair service and your insurance agent. Your agent will send a claim representative or assessor. The best storm damage repair specialists work closely with insurers to help you save money.

Storms that cause property damage may lead to mold proliferation and more.

  • Damage from Flooding: Flood water can seep into foundations, ruin framing and finish work, lead to mold proliferation and more.
  • Tropical Storm and Tornado Damage: Circular wind storms can completely destroy, including catastrophic damage to siding, roofs, landscaping and more.
  • Damage from Wind Storms: This can harm structures, lead to broken windows, damage landscaping and power grids and cause other problems.
  • Hail Storm Damage: Severe hail can cause shingle and siding damage, and that can mean roof leaks and compounding damage.
  • Winter Storms: Blizzards can collapse roofs, lead to broken trees and electricity poles, and cause other harm.

Find an Experienced Contractor

It's an absolute must to repair storm damage as quickly as possible, but the risk of danger is high. Before you do it yourself, get your insurer and a contractor on board. Get in touch with us for more information.