If you live in South Florida, chances are you have faced at least one hurricane , whether it was a tropical storm or direct impact from a major storm. While no household wants to experience a natural disaster, it may be inevitable for South Florida residents.
Hurricanes, floods, and other similar gifts from mother nature can strike at any time. Therefore, we must always be ready with resources and information to best prepare us a for hurricane roof damage. As a local south Florida roofing company, we suggest homeowners take the following steps.
Conduct a roof assessment if you suspect roof damage.
The first step to complete after a hurricane is to assess your roof for damages. Some damages are obvious and can be seen with an untrained eye. Other roof damages are best detectable with a trained professional. However, keep an eye out for outright signs of storm damage such as missing shingles, damaged gutters, leaks, cracks, and substantial granule loss.
Pro tip: If you notice any damages on the roof that wasn’t there before the storm, take plenty of pictures, and document as much as you can. This will be helpful when filing an insurance claim.
Ask your local roofer to perform a roof inspection.
After a hurricane, we suggest that South Florida homeowners in general, get their roofs inspected by a local contractor. This is because roofs are one of the first things to become affected during a storm. It’s important to note that some hurricane-damaged roofs can’t be repaired. In this case, you may need an experienced roofer to install a new roof.
At Modtek Roofing, we provide free roof inspections. So take advantage of this opportunity to detect any issues right after a hurricane.
Check your insurance policy.
If you notice any damages, get it repaired immediately! Waiting too long could cause more harm than good.
If you have roof insurance, make sure to check your policy. Look for any stipulations that may apply to your roof. Most homeowners insurance policies cover roof damage caused by wind and hail
Do you qualify for monetary compensation? This may affect the choices you make on your roof repair or replacement.
Call a professional roofer to repair hurricane roof damage.
Make sure to hire an experienced roofing contractor with references. At Modtek Roofing, we have repaired and replaced hundreds of roofs. Click here to view our map of completed roofs. Browse your neighborhood. Perhaps we have repaired or replaced your neighbors’ roof.
At Modtek roofing, we provide residential and commercial roofing services in South Florida.
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