Insurance Claims
5 Common Mistakes Dealing with Storm Damage
Mistake Number 1- Calling the Homeowners Insurance Company First
Common Things Left Off an Insurance Claim
A dependable roofing system requires much more than shingles. A roofing contractor worth his salt will take into account the worthiness of the underlying roof deck, attic ventilation, flashing, fascia, the water permeability of roof features, the gutter system, the direction of water runoff and much, much more. Some of these other important elements are commonly left off of estimates provided by insurance carriers. The reason for this is two-fold. First, most insurance adjusters are […]
Insurance Claim Process
More Than a Roof Over Your Head – A Roof that You Can Count On The insurance claim process can be complicated and frustrating. Most homeowners are not prepared to battle with the same insurance company that is there to protect them.
Do You Have Hail Damage?
Has Your Home Suffered a Hail or Wind Storm? Hail and wind can be disastrous for your home. Depending on the severity of a hail or wind storm, the damage may be immediately evident, but that’s not always the case. Many times the damage caused by a storm may go completely unnoticed until much time has passed. Even though damage to a roof, siding, gutters, etc. may not be apparent from the ground, that does […]
Trust a Roofing Company With Your Storm Damage Claim?
Who Should You Trust? Insurance Company or Roofer? Why should you trust a roofing company to help you with your storm damage insurance claim? I recently had to have my broken windshield replaced on my truck. I called my agent, told them I needed to get it replaced, and they asked if I knew of a company that performed the service or if I would like for them to recommend someone. Of course, I don’t […]
When Your Insurance Company Gives You a List of ‘Approved Contractors’
“No one can slave for two masters.”In the contracting world, we serve the interests of our customers. At least for most of us that is the case. But for some contractors there are two masters.Let me explain. When a homeowner has damage to an insured piece of property, often the insurance company will “recommend” or provide an “approved” list of contractors. When this happens, the homeowner is usually very appreciative and thankful to the insurance […]
What To Do If Your Insurance Company Denies Your Claim
Three Ways to Get Your Storm Damage Covered if Your First Claim is DeniedWhat happens if your insurance company denies your storm damage claim?If you’ve recently had an inspection for storm damage, and your insurance carrier denied the claim, there are a few things you can do:You can call the insurance company and request a reinspection;You can try to substantiate the claim yourself, preferably with evidence and aid of a contractor; or,You can hire a […]
Storm Damage-Who to Call First…
Hey Folks, I just want to start this BLOG by saying thanks for taking the time to visit our website! If you are reading this, that means you are most likely in need of roofing, or exterior home services. We hope through this BLOG to give you all the information you need to make the “Right” decision. Roof It Right, LLC is a company that is working hard to be an industry leader, and although […]