Hurricanes and Tornadoes cause major tree damage. You may assume it is just from the storm and it really does not matter. A damaged tree is a damaged tree, right? ….Wrong. You assume the beautiful oak tree that use to shade summer picnics will covered by your insurance policy….maybe yes, maybe no.
Read MoreWhat is a Derecho?
It is a weather phenomenon that most people would just call a strong storm. It is actually is a little more than that. Here I thought it was just a way for The Weather Channel to get bigger ratings.
Read MoreWhat is depreciation on my insurance claim?
Most people think the adjuster will just come out and write them a check for the damages less the deductible. This is not the case, your initial check will be for less.
Read MoreRoof tarps, the details
We know them as the big blue roofs that FEMA covered the Louisiana landscape with after Hurricane Katrina. They are roof tarps, they are used by more than the government and come in colors other than blue.
Read MoreHow to get your house dried out after a hurricane.
Getting the water extracted is your primary goal. Water mitigation companies specialize in just this. Just like the storm does come and go on normal business hours, neither do these types of companies. They typically are on call 24 hours a day and can be there quickly to get your house dried in.
Read MoreWhat to do when the contractors estimate is higher than the insurance estimate.
When you contractor gets there to replace your roof his bid is higher than the insurance estimate. What do you do now, do you have to pay the difference? Absolutely not, but do not proceed with repairs to quickly. There are some steps that must be taken to reconcile the estimates.
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