If you suspect that your roof was recently damaged in a storm, there's a good chance that your insurance company will cover the costs. But that means that a homeowner must first know what to look for in order to determine if their home was affected by high winds, hail or another severe weather condition.
Wells Home Improvements, LLC is a reputable roofing company servicing Annapolis and the surrounding region with over 60 years of experience to our name. We're here to help homeowners discern storm damage from other types of wear and tear your roof may have experienced over time. Read on to learn more about what storm damage typically looks like and the next steps any homeowner should take.
Visual Inspections from Outside
First, we suggest walking around the perimeter of your home, viewing your roof from all angles. If you have a two-story house, you may be able to get better views from some of the top-level windows. While blemishes like faded coloring or vegetation growth are typical of an aging roof, there are many others that indicate a recent storm left your roof compromised. Check for signs of damage like:
- Missing Shingles
- Cracked Shingles
- Dented Gutters
- Detached Gutters
- Pockmarked Shingles
- Broken Vents or Skylights
- Debris on Top of Roof
Checking for Water Damage or Leaks
Even if your roof appears to be in good condition, there's other ways to check for damage. Oftentimes, small holes and punctures in your roof after hail damage or exposed materials after wind damage go unnoticed, especially if these issues occur in hard-to-view areas. Check your home from the inside as well, looking for some of these top signs of water damage from a roof leak:
- Yellow or Brown Ceiling Stains
- Mold Growth in Your Attic
- A Musty Odor
- Lingering Moisture in the Air
- Bubbling or Peeling Paint
What To Do After a Storm Hits
After severe weather blows through town, homeowners should all inspect their roof for signs of damage. This should be done as soon as possible, as many insurance providers require a claim to be filed within a certain amount of time, usually 30—90 days depending on your policy. Wells Home Improvements provides professional assistance navigating the insurance claim process, and will communicate with your adjuster on your behalf to ensure you get the coverage you deserve.
Scheduling a Professional Inspection
Regardless of what your personal inspection turns up, it's always a good idea to have a licensed roofing company complete a thorough inspection. Roofing contractors will have access to equipment, like thermal cameras or even drones, that will help them to accurately assess the condition of your roof and catch signs of damage that are easily missed during a visual inspection.
No matter if high winds, hailstorms or hurricane damage have occurred at your home, Wells Home Improvements has been providing top-tier roof restoration services since we opened our doors in 1961. Our professionals will assist with each step of the storm damage restoration process, from a comprehensive inspection down to filing a timely and accurate insurance claim.
We're certified with industry-leading roofing manufacturers, so the repairs we make will feature the premium products create by these brands, including GAF, CertainTeed, IKO, Tamko and Duradek. This way, our customers will rest assured at night that their homes are back in working order. Get in touch with Wells Home Improvements today to find out more, and we'll give you a free estimate on our storm damage repair services.
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