How Roofing Insurance Claims Work

Alpharetta Roofer

In the unfortunate event of a natural disaster, hail damage or other storm that causes damage to your home, it is likely your home insurance may cover the cost to repair roof damage. Check to make sure your policy has you covered in such situations first so you know what your chances are of being able to file a claim and have it approved. Contact your insurance agent to find out all the details about how to file and what the deadlines are for it.

If your roof needs emergency repairs to avoid more damage, make sure to inform your agent of the circumstances so there is little delay. It is often your responsibility to do what you can to reduce damage to your home before repairs can be made, such as tarping or removing valuables before the damage worsens. Be sure to keep your safety a priority when trying to mitigate damage to your home. Also, keep good records. Take photos, write down the dates of storms and have as much proof as you can provide to your insurance company of any damage.

Roofing Insurance Claim

We have been in the roofing business in the Alpharetta area for many years, and have lots of experience working with customers and insurers to fix roofs. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us for our best advice on how to proceed or what to do if your adjuster and roofing company don’t agree on what should be fixed. We’ll do our best to help you.

If you’d like us to inspect your roof, contact us for a free roofing inspection. We can give you an explanation of the work we see that needs to be done and an estimate for what it should cost.

Alpharetta Roofing Companies

Once an insurance adjuster checks out your roof for damage, they should provide their estimate for what it should cost. Once your insurance company approves your claim, we can repair or replace the roof. Insurers may handle the process a little different from one another, preferring to pay the roofer directly, or paying up front or after the work is completed. Speak with your insurer to see what their procedures are.