When a storm damages your home, it can seem like a nightmare. Hail can batter the roof and shatter windows, wind can rip off siding, and heavy rain can produce water damage. Even if you take measures to protect your house, severe weather can harm it. If your dwelling has sustained damage, Bulldog Contractors offers advice for starting storm damage restoration. They provide commercial and residential building repairs in Minnesota, Colorado, and Texas, so you can rely on their know-how.

5 Steps for Storm Damage Restoration

1. Assess Safety

Before you survey the destruction, make sure the area is safe. Look for downed power lines, standing water near electrical wires, and other major safety issues. If there is significant damage to your roof or walls, be wary of falling debris. Record the date of the storm and take note of damage to your home you can see from the ground.

2. Call Bulldog Contractors

The sooner you hire a storm damage repair contractor, the better. Bulldog Contractors will provide a thorough inspection of your home, including the roof, foundation, siding, windows, screens, air conditioning unit, and concrete surfaces.

3. Contact Your Insurance Company

Contact your insurance company as soon as possible to start the claim process. You will need the inspection results, pictures of the destruction, and a quote for storm damage restoration. Ask for an adjuster inspection and arrange for your contractor to be present during it. The adjuster works for the insurance company, so it’s your contractor’s job to ensure they provide a fair assessment of necessary repairs.

4. Remove Water

Water accumulation in your home can increase the scope of repairs, so don’t wait for your claim to be approved before you eliminate it. A water removal company can pump out standing liquid and any that has seeped into the walls and foundation.

5. Begin Storm Damage Restoration

Once your claim is approved, your insurance company will send you two payments. The first covers materials, but make sure your contractor buys all items in your name using your check. Your contractor then will get to work. No additional payment is due until the job is finished to your satisfaction, the repairs have passed city inspection, and your contractor has signed a lien waiver. You then can submit the second payment.

Bulldog Contractors has the experience to complete insurance restoration quickly, making sure your home gets back to normal as soon as possible. Call (800) 888-2855 to discuss storm damage restoration with a member of their crew. Visit their website for more information about their services, including residential and commercial roofing installation.