Calling your insurance company seems like the most practical thing to do after discovering that your home has sustained damage from a severe storm. This is only true to some extent. Before contacting your insurance agent, it is still ideal to find an experienced storm restoration contractor to do a full property – from your roof to siding and deck – damage inspection first.
A professional and certified storm damage repair contractor is responsible for performing property damage assessment after a storm. The inspector will provide you with a detailed report on the overall condition and extent of damage done to your home. The contractor will also inform you of the estimated cost needed to fully restore your home to its original state, including all necessary repairs and replacements.
Make sure that your storm damage contractor thoroughly inspects your roof, siding, exterior paint, windows, doors, gutters, vents, deck, driveways and any downed electrical wires. Contractors should look for evidence of water-related issues like basement flooding and overflowing gutters. The contractor should also make note of any fallen tree branches on your roof and dents, or damage from wind-driven debris and hail.
It is better to hire a contractor that offers both storm damage inspection and restoration services. This is to ensure that the pros have adequate experience in repairing storm damage on property exteriors and have comprehensive understanding of the insurance claim process. After you file the insurance claim, the contractor will then proceed to restore your home with high-quality materials and superior workmanship.
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