What to Expect After Severe Weather Events
Severe storms can be frightening and dangerous, and you need to focus on safety. If your area has seen serious storm-related damage, use caution. If you the risk of flooding or structural damage, don’t go inside. Spend the night elsewhere until you’re sure.
Get through the storm, and then take a look at the impact. Read below for more.
Insurance Payouts
How much you get from your policy depends on policy specifics, the extent of damage, the previous condition of the property and more.
The faster you are to file a claim, the easier getting payouts will be. You could miss out if you don’t act with urgency.
Storm Damage Scenarios
- Damage from Flooding: Water from floods can get into your building’s foundation, ruin structures and possessions inside, lead to mold problems and more.
- Tropical Storm and Tornado Damage: Circular wind storms can wreak havoc on your home or business, including catastrophic damage to siding, roofs, landscaping and more.
- Damage from Wind Storms: This can rip off siding, shingles and even whole roofs, lead to broken windows, wreak havoc on trees and power grids and cause additional damage.
- Hail Storm Aftermath: Major hail storms can cause shingle and siding damage, and that can mean roof leaks and compounding structural damage.
- Winter Storms: This can collapse roofs, lead to broken trees and electricity poles, and more.
Seek Out a Professional Storm Repair Team
If your business or home has storm damage, act quickly. Choose a professional contractor that is insured, credentialed and licensed, and that knows your area. Call today to set an appointment.