High winds, hail, and downed trees can cause a variety of
damages to a roof. Last month, a line of strong thunderstorms swept through
central and southern Minnesota, knocking out power and causing damage to
thousands of homes. It is essential that you take care of any necessary repairs
to your roof as soon as you can. After all, your roof is your first line of
defense against the elements.
Since your roof is so essential, it is also important that
you choose a roofing contractor you can trust and work with your insurance
company to get help with the repairs. So, the next time your Stillwater
home requires roof repair following a storm, trust the experts at JTR
Roofing. We’ve put together some of the essential steps to take and things to
consider when filing your insurance claims and setting up your repairs:
First, call your insurance company’s toll free number. Next,
Provide them with the date of the storm and type of damage. They will provide
you with a claim number and let you know an adjuster will be contacting you
within a few days to set up the inspection. Next, and most importantly, choose
a state
licensed local contractor that you trust. Have the contractor meet the
adjuster for the inspection. This will ensure:
- The adjuster does not miss any damage.
- The contractor and adjuster agree on the scope of work to eliminate re-inspections.
- The contractor and adjuster agree on the price of the claim prior to starting the work.
- The contractor will be there for you if the insurance company wants to deny the claim.
By choosing a trusted contractor and having them meet your
adjuster, it can make the whole insurance claim process and construction
project go quickly and smoothly.
At JTR Roofing, we have decades of experience working with
insurance companies. And, we get the job done thoroughly and efficiently. We
are all too familiar with the extreme weather here and are prepared to handle it.
That’s why all of the materials that we install (slate, metal, cedar, shingles
and more) are good choices for our climate.
Do you have any questions about roof repair, storm damage or
installing a new roof? You can always call us for expert advice.
To learn more about roof repair in Stillwater or about any
of our many roof repair services, call JTR Roofing at 612-419-6906 or you can Contact Us.