Roofing

Storm Damage Claims: What You Can Do To Help

The insurance claims process can be quite a tedious and stressful undertaking if you’re not sure what to do. How your insurance claim is handled can greatly affect the type of settlement you will get and hiring an experienced roofing services provider is crucial to this process to ensure that you get the best possible settlement from your insurance provider.

In today’s post, Custom Installation takes you through the steps you should take to make sure your claim goes as smoothly as possible.

Assess the Damage

After the storm has passed and it is now safe to be outside, call your trusted roof and siding contractor right away. An experienced roofer can identify even the most subtle signs of damage that may not be immediately apparent to somebody who is not trained to spot them. 

A good roofer can properly assess what repairs need to be done that are within the scope of your insurance provider’s guidelines. Hiring a pro can greatly increase your chances of filing for a successful insurance claim.

Documentation

While waiting for the professionals to arrive, take the time to take photos of all the visible damage to your roof but be sure not to get on the roof itself as this can be extremely dangerous. Detailed photos and videos of the damage both inside and out will also increase the chances of a claim being approved.

Repairs and Replacement

Once the assessment is done, your roofer can recommend whether or not an immediate repair or replacement is necessary. In many cases, expeditious action is needed to prevent existing damage to become even worse. These repairs, if well-documented, can oftentimes be included in your insurance claim.

Having an expert around after a storm has damaged your roof is absolutely essential! Let asphalt and metal roofing experts Custom Installations guide you through the entire insurance claims process. Do not hesitate to give us a call at (847) 558-1967 or fill out our contact form and we will get the work done. We serve the areas in and around Glenview, IL. 

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