When a fierce storm or a hurricane damages the roof of your house you
may need to consider filing your roofing insurance claim to pay for the
repairs. Missing tiles or leaked flashings make your house even more vulnerable
if a second storm occurs. This is why it is important to leave emotions apart
and start to file the claim in as soon as possible.
Filing a roofing insurance claim implies several steps. All begins with
finding several experienced Algonquin roofing contractors to choose from, who will estimate the damage and perform the
restoration or replacement of the roof. You should hurry up, as most of your
neighbors, who also went over the calamity, may apply for the same local
professional. A delay in repairs can result in further damages.
Then, you contact your
insurance company, providing information and sending relevant photos with the
troubled areas of the roof. Just as with a contractor, you should call the
company in the fastest terms possible, as the advisers might be already
involved in solving others’ cases. The company will approve your insurance
claim, not before sending a roofer to assess the damage on the spot and give an
estimate of the repairs’ coverage.
If the damage is not serious
and you see fit waiting some days until filing the claim, be sure you know well
your insurance policy. Some companies have time limits when a claim is allowed
to be submitted.
