Roofing Insurance Claims For Storm Damage

The question we hear a lot from homeowners is when to know a roofing insurance claims for storm damage is the right thing to do because they dont want their insurance to be affected negatively by the claim. The weather can be hard to predict, and people who own their own homes know how much damage can be done by natural disasters. In the past few years, hailstorms and strong winds have become more common, which has led to a rise in property damage insurance claims.
Some homeowners have been lucky enough to get money for their losses, but a lot of others have had trouble getting their claims approved. If you're one of the many people whose homes have been damaged by hail or wind, it's important to know that just because your neighbors' insurance claims were approved doesn't mean you'll get a new roof.
The Roof Insurance Claims Process
If damage has been discovered on your roof, it is recommended that you make a claim the next step is to contact your insurance company directly and not your local agent. Your insurance company has a group of storm adjusters that they will assign to evaluate your roof. In this case, your agent will only serve as a middleman and could slow down the process.
Your insurance company will set a day and time for your inspection. It is important that you have chosen a reputable roofing company to represent you at this meeting. Accurate Roofing Pros has found throughout the years of our experience that a high percentage of claims are denied without having a representative with roofing knowledge onsite to help make sure your roof is given a full and fair inspection. We are onsite to represent you the homeowner. However, at the end of the day, the insurance adjuster does have the final decision on whether or not a roof is partially or fully awarded.
If awarded, the adjuster measures the roof, and decides what is to be replaced, and according to their insurance rates, determines the price of the roof to be paid. Please keep in mind, the payment amount awarded to you is just an initial estimate. Insurance Adjusters frequently leave off state code upgrades and or other items needed to bring your roofing system up to code, therefore our Project manager will review the insurance estimate and will work directly with the adjuster. This service is designed to make sure the adjuster’s measurements are correct and you are awarded the full amount owned to you. Accurate Roofing Pros is also able to work directly with your insurance company to retrieve any additional funds missed by the adjuster.
Your Rights as a Home Owner
The adjuster has the ability to approve or deny a hail/wind damage claim. However, you have a few rights that you need to be aware of before the process begins.
1.) You are allowed to have a roofing contractor represent you at the adjuster meeting. Few homeowners have ever been on their roof and do not have experience with hail/wind damage.
2.) If the roof is awarded you are allowed to select the company to install your roof. Your insurance company cannot force you to use a contractor you do not know and/or trust.
3.) If your claim is denied, you have a right to appeal for issues such as: the adjuster’s failure to inspect the entire roof, inspecting the roof without you or the roofing contractor being present or you simply do not agree with the findings of your adjuster.
SUMMARY
Before you call your insurance company, take the time upfront to do your research on which roofing contractor is the best match to represent you during the claims process and more importantly will install your roof correctly if your claim is awarded.
Selecting your roofing company at the beginning of your claim process will save you time and frustration. Accurate Roofing Pros will handle all of the details while making sure your interests are fully represented.
After the roof inspection is completed a trained representative will contact you to discuss our findings and will work with you to decide if a claim should be filed.
Get in touch with us right away to receive a free estimate if you are interested in having your roof looked at for possible storm damage. We have been providing our services to customers in the North Georgia area for over 20 years, and we not only have the expertise, but the satisfaction of our clients and upholding our integrity have always been our top priorities. Accurate Roofing Pros, LLC focuses on Residential roofing including roof installation, roof replacement, roof repair, new roofs for homes and Commercial buildings as well as Roof Tune-Up services. Accurate Roofing Pros LLC's goal is to provide customers with high-quality materials and workmanship at competitive prices while delivering outstanding customer service. Contact Information
678-687-6413
Accuroofs@gmail.com
Gainesville, GA
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