With spring in full swing and summer just around the corner, homeowners and policyholders should be aware of any announcements of hailstorms. Hail can be one of the more damaging storms – starting around March, and ending in July – formed in the common thunderstorms that hit the southeast. Hail can get as large as a golf ball, and there have been records of baseball-sized hail in Georgia.
No one wants that hitting their property – hail can damage roofs through cracks, dents, and bruises, compromising your roof’s waterproof capabilities and can accelerate aging.
If this has happened to you, or a loved one, the first step is to not panic. Hailstorms hit multiple home and business owners throughout the year, so you are not alone. We have prepared a helpful checklist that you can follow
Our team at Strategic Claim Consultants are experts in their craft, and we are here to lend a helping hand wherever we can.
1. If you have damage, the first thing you should do is retain a qualified expert public adjuster, like Brandon Lewis and the team at Strategic Claim Consultants, to help determine what your immediate next steps are in filing your claim and what mitigation steps need to be taken.
2. Have your licensed public adjuster contact your insurance company if you haven’t already done so.
3. There is plenty of time to settle your insurance claim – do not panic or rush.
4. Beware of an Assignment of Benefits provision in any contract presented to you – DO NOT SIGN!
5. Beware of contractors asking for money up front. You should not have to pay cash for services that will be billed to the insurance company.
6. Obtain a certified copy, both electronic and hard copy, of your insurance policy if you have not already done so.
7. Take photos and video of the damages.
8. Mitigate any damages with temporary repairs as quickly as possible.
9. Wait to dispose of damage.
Recovering losses in the aftermath of a tornado is a difficult journey, and one that you should not make alone. Give our team at Strategic Claim Consultants a call today, and let’s move forward together.