What to Do After a Tropical Storm Damages Your Home
Hurricane storms with combination of hail, heavy rains and strong winds may last too long for the average roof to withstand. No matter where you live in the U.S., chances are your home has encountered rough weather over the years.
Tropical storms can be dangerous and frightening, and safety has to be your top priority. Always refrain from entering a building that has sustained extensive storm damage until after local authorities determine it's safe.
Huber & Associates provides storm damage roof repair services to get your home or business back to normal as soon as possible. With over 40 years of experience and a highly trained team of roofing contractors, we can help you recover after a storm damages your roof.
Roof Damage Next Steps
Whether your roof has suffered wind, hail or rain damage, it's essential to follow these steps after storm damage happens to your home or business:
1. Take Precautions to Ensure Personal Safety
Once you return home, you may find that you have a lot of work to do to get your house or commercial building back in good shape. Be sure to put safety first by taking the following actions:
Wear protective clothing, be cautious when cleaning and stay away from dangling or loose power lines.
Be on the lookout for parts of buildings, loose tree branches or other debris when you are outside.
Snap photos before commencing any repair efforts, as you may need them for insurance claims purposes.
2. Take Steps to Avoid Additional Damages
If you had any floodwater, after it is gone it is important to repair damages as soon as possible to avoid mold.
Completing temporary repairs will prevent further damage to your home or business. For example, if your roof has been compromised, there is a chance you may experience basement flooding. If this happens, pump and dry everything immediately to avoid any further damages.
3. Assess Roof Damage After a Storm
After a storm, assessing roof damage will help you determine if you need repairs or an entirely new roof.
Any signs of storm damage to your roof should be documented, such as torn, dented, curled or missing shingles. Take pictures or keep a list of notes, as any evidence you gather can be helpful later for insurance purposes.
Lastly, contact us to help you assess roof damage after a storm. Not only can we assess damages done to your roof, we can work closely with you insurance provider to come up with the best plan to repair your roof.
4. Contact Your Insurance Provider
If property damage occurs, make sure to reach out to your insurance provider and submit an insurance claim as soon as you can. It's also crucial that you inform your claims specialist of any mitigation actions you take after a tropical storm damages your home.
Hurricane Roof Restoration and Storm Damage Repair From Huber & Associates
As we are based in Florida, we here at Huber + Associates understand the devastation of tropical storms. We have helped clients in Myrtle Beach, West Palm Beach, Virginia Beach, Vero Beach, Long Beach and beyond help assess damages and repair roofs after a storm.
While most of our work is performed in the Southeast, we also travel nationally and internationally to repair roofs. Our skilled and experienced roofing professionals restore the following types of roofs:
Thatch roofs
Wood roofs
Slate roofs
Copper roofs
Ornamental metal
Let Huber & Associates Re-Roof Your Home After a Storm
To determine whether your roof requires a total replacement or repair work, it's best to have a professional roofing contractor assess the damage and make a recommendation.
If your roof has sustained storm damage, depend on the Florida roofing experts at Huber & Associates to help you figure out your next steps. We can also work closely with you insurance provider throughout the process to come up with the best plan for you and your roof. We have served residential properties, historical buildings and businesses throughout the U.S. for over four decades.
Discover how Huber & Associates can restore your roof after a tropical storm damages your home by calling us at 386-487-1040 today.