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How do I know if I had hail damage to my
roof? Can I tell from the ground?
If you have had hail in your area, we can only
determine if the shingles have been damaged by close inspection of the shingles
–– this inspection must be made from the rooftop. Damage is often missed from a
ground level inspection.
My roof looks fine! Could it still be
damaged?
Roofing systems must be physically inspected by a
structural damage inspector to determine if there is actual hail damage. Hail
damage is subtle in nature and may not physically cause leakage for years after
the hail storm. Some would say that granular loss does not necessarily
constitute damage to the asphalt shingles themselves. Some would say that the
shingles are designed to lose granules, which is partly true. However, shingles
that suffer accelerated granular loss due to hail storms are decreasing in
product life and performance. Granular loss that exposes the asphalt mat of a
shingle constitutes damage.
What does hail hit look
like?
A hail hit on a shingle looks like a "bruise" or a
dark spot where the granules on the shingle have been knocked off and the
asphalt underlayment and sometimes the fiberglass mat is exposed. New hail hits
will have a shiny appearance because the asphalt has been freshly exposed and
has not had time to weather to a dull color.
My gutters and siding were damaged in the
storm. Can you help with this as well?
Yes, of course. We are a full service repair
company. We can cover any issues you have that are storm related including
damage done to the interior of your home.
Why would my insurance company replace my
roof?
The purpose of home owner's insurance is to
protect homeowners against losses in their property's value due to damage that
is beyond their control (Acts of God). If you have hail damage, you have
experienced a financial loss, in that your original investment of a 25-year roof
(for example) has now been reduced to a 5-10 year useful life span. Your
insurance company will compensate you for your loss and replace your roof.
Do I need to get my roof replaced right
away?
The subtle nature of hail damage is that it may
pose no immediate threat to the structural integrity of the roof. However, many
insurance companies have a "statute of limitations" of how long a hail claim is
viable. If you have experienced a loss such as hail damage it is wise to take
care of the problem in a timely manner before it leads to other associated
problems. You should deal with it now rather than later when it will cost you
much more money.
My insurance company denied my claim, so
am I out of luck?
You're entitled to a re-inspection once you choose
a contractor who is willing to work with your insurance company adjuster
When an Insurance Adjuster inspects my
roof, how do I know if he understands roofs enough to spot hidden
damage?
The best results for the benefit of homeowner seem
to be obtained when an experienced roofer walks through the inspection with the
insurance adjuster and calls to the adjuster's attention any damage that he
sees.
Will my insurance company cancel my policy
if I file an insurance claim?
If your roof has any damage whatsoever, you have a
VALID insurance claim and should file with your insurance company. Insurance
companies can not cancel your policy for a disaster related claim.
If I do not file my claim, will my
insurance company raise my rates?
After a disaster, insurance companies may raise
every one's rates. By not filing your claim your personal rate increase is
paying for every one else's damage except yours.
We CAN help with your
insurance claims.
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