FIRE
Fire can be very damaging to your home. You can detect this by inspecting your roof for any damages after a storm to see if repairs are needed.
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Fire Damage to Homes
Don't move anything back into place just yet. Try to lift a few tiles to see if they are loose. Look closely at the tiles to see if there are any hail dents. Note any fallen tree branches or other objects.
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Identifying Damage
Look for obvious tree limbs or other items that have fallen on the roof or that are laying very close to the home. Inspect the roof area near where the limb is laying and look for any type of gouge or scrape on the surface of the shingles. These gouges, even small ones, indicate that the limb may have cracked the main roof and should be inspected by a professional immediately.
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Prepare a list of the damaged areas
Prepare a list of the damaged areas such as windows, siding, shutters and satellite dishes. Include the damaged materials in this list. You may be able to present this list to the insurance company's adjuster even if you are not present for his assessment. Send a copy to the insurance company ahead of time if you cannot schedule an assessment at which you will be present.
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Contact Listed Contractor
With that check in hand, the homeowner can now find a roofing company that will do the work for the same cost as the insurance proceeds.The usual procedure is for the homeowner to pay the roofing company the same amount as the initial check when the agreement is signed. This allows the company to pay for the material and labor in advance.