Winter will be here before you know it and the window to inspect your roof before winter is closing! Your roof is more important during the winter than any other time of the year. In the winter your roof is tasked with withstanding heavy snowstorms, keeping heat inside, and keeping out moisture. Plus, the last...Continue Reading
We know that home maintenance tasks are not the most exciting way to spruce up your home, but that doesn’t mean they should be ignored! A roof leak is a good example of something homeowners should fix immediately – a small leak in a roof can lead to over $20,000 in repairs of flooring and...Continue Reading
Like all major home improvement projects, homeowners should look at a new roof as an investment. Your roof protects you and your family from inclement weather, so it is very important to have a sound roof. A new roof, which cost an average of over $10,000, is one of the more expensive home improvement tasks,...Continue Reading
A hail damage roof inspection enables insurance companies to determine if your roof needs to be replaced or repaired. Hail of any size can cause damage to your roof. If left unrepaired, this damage can cause leaks and other costly repairs. An inspection is the first step in getting the roof replaced but how do...Continue Reading
Roof hail damage often cannot be seen from the ground of a home and that’s a big reason why it hardly ever crosses anyone’s mind. But just because you can’t see damage by standing on your lawn looking at your roof doesn’t mean it isn’t there. If your home has been hit by a hail storm, and...Continue Reading
Was your home recently hit by hail? Don’t fall victim to any of these hail damage insurance claim myths! MYTH #1. I looked at my roof after the hail storm and didn’t see any problems, or my roofer inspected my roof and said there is no damage. FACT: Roofing systems must be physically inspected by someone...Continue Reading
If your home was hit by hail and you still have not had a professional roof inspection, don’t worry. Most insurance companies allow you up to 12 months to file a claim. However, waiting until the last minute is never a good idea as your roof plays a vital role in protecting the rest of...Continue Reading
If your home has been damaged by hail, exposure to the elements may greatly increase the amount of damage to your home. Many insurance policies limit your time to file an insurance claim, so don’t wait until you have water dripping through the ceiling, mold in the attic or your roof caves in to call...Continue Reading
The average hailstorm lasts only five minutes, but the hail damage they leave behind totals about $1 billion a year, according to the National Weather Service. When hail hits, it can damage the roof or covering of your home as well as other personal property, which is why it’s important to schedule a professional roof inspection...Continue Reading
One of the most common questions we get asked by homeowners with hail damage is “what a homeowner’s insurance deductible is and how does it affect my claim?” Read on to find out! What Is a Homeowners Insurance Deductible & How Do They Work? Most home insurance policies have a deductible, meaning the homeowner pays a...Continue Reading
