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The first thing homeowners should do after a storm blows through is assess their home for storm damage. While it might be easy to spot a loose piece of siding or larger structural damage, there are other areas of the house, such as the roof, that are difficult to evaluate from the ground. To ensure your home is safe, make an appointment with the professionals at Comia Home Builders. With 24 years of experience in home construction and training in the latest inspection techniques, these O’Fallon, MO experts will provide the damage assessment your home needs.

5 Tips for Storm Damage Evaluation & Repair

Check for Leaks

Once the storm has passed, perform a quick inspection of your ceilings & attic. If the roof has sustained any amount of storm damage, signs of leaks may appear on the ceiling drywall or in the attic along the rafters or seams in the roof decking.

Scan the Exterior

Walk completely around your home looking closely at each elevation and then take a look at the roof storm damagefrom the front and back yard. Even though these visual inspections don’t reveal all the repairs needed, you can usually tell if there is any big sections of shingles missing or tree damage to your roof that needs immediate attention.

Contact a Reputable Professional to Inspect Your Home

If you believe that your home may have suffered storm damage you should first contact a Local & Reputable Contractor to do a thorough inspection of your home and verify if there is enough damage to warrant filing an insurance claim.  It is always a good idea to take this step first, especially if you are uncertain of the extent of the damages so you can avoid having an unnecessary claim on your record.  Most homeowners are not aware that once you call your insurance company out to your home it is considered a claim regardless of what they find.

Contact Your Insurance Provider if a Claim is Necessary

If there is obvious significant damage to your home or if you have verified damages from a trusted professional then it is time to contact your insurance provider.  You should do this right away to make them aware of the damages and to start the claim process.

Hire a Trained Professional

There’s no need to attempt a roof repair or other storm damage repairs on your own when you have access to qualified specialists. Ask your neighbors or check with your local Better Business Bureau for recommendations and ensure the contractors are fully insured and licensed to do the work required to repair your home.

Recovering after storm damage doesn’t have to be a difficult process, especially when you have connections with the top home builder in the region. If you suspect a need for repair or want to schedule a thorough inspection of your home, call Comia Home Builders at (314) 575-0521, or visit their website for more information.

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