Damage Storms Can Cause
Severe storms can be furious and frightening, and safety has to be your first priority. If your region has seen major problems, be careful. If you the risk of flooding or structural damage, stay out until a professional says it's safe. Spend the night elsewhere until you're sure.
Get through the storm, and then take a look at the aftermath. Read the information below for more.
Insurance for Storm Damage
Coverage varies based on your region, your insurer, the extent of damage and other factors.
First, you should document the damage to your structure to the best of your ability. Take photos and keep your receipts regarding appliances, maintenance work and more. Then, reach out to a restoration contractor and your insurance agent. Your insurer will send a person to assess the damage. The best restoration contractors coordinate insurers to help you keep costs down.
Dangerous storm damage, lead to mold growth and much more.
- Winter Storm Damage: Blizzards can cause roofs to fail, break branches and power poles, and cause other harm.
- Hail Storm Damage: Major hail storms can bend and crack shingles and siding, causing hidden leaks and compounding damage.
- Flood Damage: Floods can get into your building's foundation, ruin structures and possessions inside, lead to mold growth and much more.
- Damage from Wind Storms: This can rip off siding, shingles and even whole roofs, destroy glass, damage landscaping and electricity hookups and more.
- Tornado and Hurricane Damage: Circular wind storms can cause serious damage to all parts of your property, such as catastrophic damage to siding, roofs, landscaping and more.
Seek Out an Experienced Damage and Remediation Professional
It's vital 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. Call us for details.
