While that feeling of relief after a bad storm ends is wonderful, the anxiety and worry about how well your home weathered the storm is not. The only way to get rid of it is to start proper roof care steps right away. If you are wondering what to do, here's a good place to start.
Make a Thorough Check of Your Home
Assessing your home inside and out after a storm can help you get an initial idea of any damage. It also allows you the opportunity to take emergency measures to protect your home and family. For instance, the bad weather may have damaged the gas lines entering your home. Or there may be a large tree limb on the roof.
Making a DIY storm damage inspection should be a methodical process, so you don't miss anything. Look for signs of water damage on the walls and ceilings. Check for debris in the yard or on the roof. Even head down to the basement to make sure all the plumbing and HVAC system is in good shape. Here's a very brief list of areas to check:
- Walk through the inside of your home, starting from the top floor or attic and ending in the basement.
- Go outside and look at the ground all around your property. Look for debris or fallen shingles.
- Check out your home exterior, including siding, windows, and gutters.
- Look up at the roofline to see if you can spot any damage or debris.
Schedule a Roof Inspection by a Professional
If you see signs of damage or the storm that hit your neighborhood was very bad it's prudent to get a roof inspection completed. Many roofing companies in Illinois and Wisconsin provide free storm damage reports. These companies will send out a trained expert who can get an up-close look at your roof to determine the extent of the damage. They will also usually provide pictures of damage and a recommendation for repairing it.
Review Your Homeowners' Insurance
If you need roof repairs after storm damage, it may be covered by your homeowners' insurance. Or it might not be covered. The best way to know for certain is to pull out your insurance paperwork and go over your storm damage coverage. Homeowners' insurance typically covers damage from water, ice, hail, wind, fallen trees, power surges, and lightning strikes. However, it may not cover flood damage. Even if your home hasn't been through a storm, it's a good to review your insurance now and then so you know exactly what is covered and can take steps to get additional coverage if needed.
Request a Free Storm Damage Report in Illinois and Wisconsin from Ready Roof
As an established roofing company in Illinois and Wisconsin, we've seen our fair share of roof storm damage. Our skilled and licensed roofers can provide a prompt inspection and a storm damage report when you contact us.
We're also a full-service contractor able to help you with:
- Roofing
- Siding
- Gutters
- Storm Damage
Give us a call to schedule an appointment with a storm restoration contractor now. Or you can use our online form to request more information about our roofing quotes.
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