After a disaster hits, your homeowner’s insurance can save you thousands of dollars on repairs. However, insurance can be tricky, and not everything is covered. To avoid unexpected costs, you need to take a close look at your homeowner’s policy. Here’s a breakdown of what to look for. Know the Policy Exclusions In order to...Continue Reading
Did a hailstorm hit your home? If you’re like most homeowners, you’re probably thinking, “there’s not a hole in my roof, so what’s the big deal?” You might be surprised to learn that hail can cause significant damage to your home even if it didn’t create holes in your roof. When hail hits, it knocks...Continue Reading
Hail causes about $1 billion in damage to crops and property each year. However, few homeowners know what steps to take after the storm to prevent further damage and escalating repair costs. So that’s exactly what we’re covering below. The first thing to know? Time is not on your side. Damage from a hailstorm can...Continue Reading
Hailstorms may not seem like the worst type of natural disaster that can damage your home – but they are the most common. Hail can cause a surprising amount of damage to your roof, siding, windows, and gutters. Most homeowners don’t even know they have damage until it’s too late! Preventing costly repairs starts with...Continue Reading
Even small hail can cause damage to the roof on your home. If left unrepaired, this damage can cause leaks and other costly repairs. An inspection is the first step in getting the roof replaced, but it’s essential to choose a hail damage expert. How do you know if you are hiring a hail damage...Continue Reading
On average, hail only has to be about one inch in diameter to cause roof damage. That’s only about the size of a quarter! If there is strong wind associated with the storm, it can be smaller and still do damage. According to the NOAA, hail that is one inch in diameter falls at about...Continue Reading
Did you know unrepaired hail damage can lead to roof leaks? If you didn’t, you’re not alone! Many homeowners are unaware they even have roof problems until they start seeing signs of a roof leak. The only problem with waiting too long to fix hail damage? Roof leaks can easily double or triple the cost...Continue Reading
Owning a home is a labor of love. It’s often one of the most significant investments a person will make and it requires a lot of sweat and maintenance, but studies show that the equity built over the long term makes owning a home a sound financial investment. However, that doesn’t make owning a home...Continue Reading
It may not capture your attention, fear or fascination like a hurricane or tornado outbreak, but hail is consistently one of the most damaging weather phenomena every year. According to Weather.com, hail damage costs homeowners and insurers BILLIONS of dollars each year. Homeowners knowing how to spot hail damage and getting a hail damage inspection has...Continue Reading
If your home was hit by hail or high winds this summer, who knows what might be lurking up on your roof? Blisters, punctures, curling or missing shingles… if left unrepaired the damage might come back to haunt you. If you have not yet scheduled a yearly roof inspection, now’s the time! Spooky Roof Damage...Continue Reading
