Damage Storms Can Cause

Severe storms can be furious and frightening, and you need to focus on safety. If your area has seen a lot of damage, play it safe. If you think your home has been structurally damaged or flooding risk is an issue, don’t go inside. Spending a few nights at a friend’s house or in an emergency shelter is a small price to pay.

Once the disaster has passed, it’s important to check out the damage and plan for remediation. Below, read more about the harm different storm systems can cause and how you can protect your property value in different situations.

Storm Damage Insurance

Coverage varies based on your area, your policy, the amount of damage and more.

First, document the damage to your home to the best of your ability. Take photos or video and be sure to hang on to any receipts and documents regarding appliances, maintenance work and more. Then, contact a storm damage repair service and your insurer. Your insurer will send a representative. The best restoration contractors coordinate insurers to help you keep costs down.

Storms that cause property damage may lead to mold proliferation and cause other problems.

  • Winter Storms: Heavy snow can cause roofs to fail, break trees and electric systems, and cause other harm.
  • Hail Damage: Severe hail can cause shingle and siding damage, leading to long-term leaks and compounding damage.
  • Damage from Flooding: Water from floods can seep into foundations, ruin framing and finish work, lead to mold proliferation and cause other problems.
  • Wind Damage: This can rip off siding, shingles and even whole roofs, lead to broken windows, destroy trees and landscaping and electricity hookups and cause additional damage.
  • Tornado and Tropical Storm Damage: Circular wind storms can completely destroy, like catastrophic damage to siding, roofs, landscaping and more.

Seek Out a Professional Contractor

It’s necessary to repair any damage quickly, but the risk of danger is high. Before you start making repairs, work with your insurance agent. Contact us for details.