Residential Windstorm Damage
High velocity winds can damage your residential or business property in a matter of minutes. After all, it's impossible to predict the timing, strength and potential damage of any storm. Keep in mind, windstorm is a covered peril on a standard homeowner's insurance policy, thus having a provision for making temporary repairs. You should take necessary steps to protect your property from residential windstorm damage. You may have tarps installed on the roof, siding, or broken windows to protect the interior from water damage.
High winds can cause debris to fly into your home or structure, cause trees to fall and lift parts of your home loose, even ripping shingles from your structure. Gusts of wind at 75 to 85 miles per hour can easily raise poorly- sealed shingles off your home in a second, exposing your roof to additional water damage. Some residential windstorm damage may not be noticeable by the untrained eye. In fact, you may not even be aware that your roof or other elements of your home or structure are damaged until you have a professional come out and examine your property.
High winds carry debris and can essentially sand blast your home causing extreme weathering that renders external components of your property useless. After any major storm where winds are extreme, have a professional inspect your property. In the event that you need to make a claim, you might consider consulting a public adjuster. They will examine your property and may even point out damages that your insurance adjusters have not disclosed or overlooked (inadvertently or otherwise).
If you have had residential windstorm damage or you know someone who has and need help dealing with their insurance trying to maximizing their claim, make sure to call your local office of Public Adjusters Associates here in PA & NJ at (609) 266-9072 or click here to contact us by email.
