Experts in Hail & Wind Damage
Hail forms when frozen water drops are lifted in turbulent wind regimes during thunderstorms. The frozen drops of water increase in size and eventually fall to earth as hail having been driven by a combination of gravity and wind forces. Hail stones vary in size from pea size (1/4 inch diameter, little roof damage), through marble size (3/4 inch in diameter, threshold damage to roof materials) to golf ball size (11/2 inch in diameter, typically severe damage to roofing materials). Hail size distributions tend to be localized with some roofs damaged, while others are not. Wind direction plays an important role, as well as roof pitch. A direct impact of hail on a shingle is more damaging than that of a glancing blow.
We Will Work With Your Insurance Company
If your hail or wind damage is covered by your insurance, we are always happy to meet with your adjuster to help them assess the damage and answer any questions they may have regarding damage replacement. Your adjuster may not know if your broken skylight needs to be completely replaced, including it’s surrounding flashing, or if the lid merely needs replacing. We do all we can to ensure your damages are completely covered by reviewing every last dent and damage marking so you can rest easy with complete coverage.
If you are not sure you are eligible for a hail or wind damage claim, we can help you too. Give us a call and we will inspect your roof for you. We take all the necessary pictures and write the proper reports for you to present to your insurance company in order to prove your loss. It’s that easy.
Your House Has Been Damaged by Hail or Wind: What Now?
If your roof has been damaged by strong winds or hail, take these steps in order to ensure your full insurance coverage:
- Contact your insurance company within 24 hours from the time the damage occurred.
- Prepare a list of the damages to your roof (shingles, skylights, chimneys, etc). If it’s possible, take pictures or video of the damage.
- An insurance adjuster will then visit your property in order to assess the damages further and determine what replacements are required.
- You will then be asked to procure legal documents and write up or fill out others that are required by your insurance company.
- A roofing contractor (chosen by you) will preform the installation of replacements specified.