Tips for Filing a Homeowner’s Claim for Roof Damage

If your roof has sustained damage by hail or it has been devastated by a strong storm, you might want to start the repairs as soon as possible to protect your home and your belongings from further damage. It is true that you don’t have to wait to start the repairs until your insurer approves your claim, but the first thing you should do right after you notice the damage is to check the requirements related to the roofing claim process. While each insurance company has their own insurance claim procedure in place, here are some steps that are common to almost all of them:

-          Document the damage – the first thing to do is to take pictures and video footages of the damage. To make sure that all the faults are recorded, hire a professional roofer for the process – you will need a contractor for the cost estimate and for the repairs, anyway;

-          Fill in the documents – you can find the claim documents and filling instructions on your insurer’s website. Don’t forget to attach the images and videos to prove your claim and to check out the other documents required as well;

-          Wait for the insurer’s expert – your insurer will send their own adjuster to check the damage site and to negotiate the compensation amount.

In most cases, the Highlands Ranch roofing repairs can be started right away after the evidence of the damage is recorded.