03/14/2026
What to do when you have storm damage! 💨
-Secure your home. 🏠
Regardless of the type of damage, you need to make sure that further damage isn’t going happen. A few missing shingles can become a leak, loose siding can rip off and hit a car or other parts of the home. If you can’t secure the property, contact someone to help…quickly.
-Have it inspected. 👀
Contact a qualified, licensed and insured contractor to assess the damages. Sometimes 1 missing shingle is just that…1 missing shingle. But other times, entire portions of the roof may be loose or damaged. Damage is not always visible from the ground.
-Decide how to pay for the damage. 💰
Most home damages can range from a few hundred dollars to 10s of thousands…deciding to make ,or not make, an insurance claim can be stressful. Will they raise my rates? Will they cancel me? Not likely on both those.
Usually your insurance company requires you to pay a deductible amount you’re responsible for regardless of the claim amount. These typically range from $1000 to $5000. If your damage is more than that cost, you probably should file a claim. If it’s less, you should just pay for the repair yourself. Save the receipt and document the repairs. This may help down the road
-Who can help me? 😱
This is key! Inspecting the damage is more than just hoping on the roof and taking pictures. Knowing the shingle manufacture, repair methods, building codes, and understanding insurance claims and their processes is critical. Patching your roof this time can lead to denial of a claim on the next storm if it’s not handled correctly! Don’t let fear of making a claim cost you coverage in the future.
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5 Star Exteriors has worked on hundreds of storm damage clams in the recent years. We have the knowledge, the experience, the software and the technology to determine what steps need to be made. Also, As a local company, we understand the needs our customers, our local building officials, and the importance of standing behind our work. Don’t let the inexperienced companies talk you in or out of a proper process based on fear or cost…we will guide you to make an educated decision based on cost, insurance coverage and your home’s needs!
☎️ Call 5 Star Exteriors today for your free no obligation assessment!
734-457-0016
Our goal at 5 Star Exteriors is help you turn your house into a 5 Star Home you can be proud of!