Do I Have To Sign Anything From a Roofer Doing a Free Inspection?
Remember last month we began a series entitled, 7 Questions To Ask Your Roofer? Well, really, it should more accurately be entitled, “7 Questions To Ask The Roofer You’re Considering Hiring,” or even better, “7 Questions To Ask The Roofer Who Is Knocking On Your Door.”
What Is Ice And Water Shield
What is ice and water shield? IWS installation is an important component for a roofing system. It’s important to know how it can prevent leaks due to ice dams or failed flashings.
Functional And Cosmetic Property Damage
More homeowners are getting surprised when they file an insurance claim. How? By finding out that some of the items that were damaged will not be covered by their insurance. If you need or want to understand the difference between functional and cosmetic property damage, then watch this video so you will understand why that […]
Mistaking Blisters For Hail Damage
Mistaking blisters for hail damage is not uncommon for a home inspector or an inexperienced roof inspector. However, if you file a claim based on that errant inspection, you could end up with a denied claim on your record.
Drones And Denied Roofing Claims
The use of drones is becoming more common in the insurance adjusting industry, resulting in more denied roofing claims. So, what do you do if your adjuster uses a drone to inspect your roof, but then denies your claim?
Recoverable and Non-Recoverable Depreciation
Virtually every property insurance claim will include depreciation. We want you to know the difference between recoverable and non-recoverable depreciation. More importantly, we want you to understand which type your policy includes and how that will affect your claim.
Getting Three Estimates
Conventional wisdom says getting three estimates any time you have a big purchase to make is a good idea. But this idea could come back to bite you when hiring a contractor to replace your roof for your insurance claim.
Know Your Deductible Before Filing A Claim
After the hail storms of 2018, many people had some unpleasant surprises when they discovered that their insurance deductibles weren’t what they thought they were. It’s important that you know your deductible before filing a claim.
Replacing Obsolete Concrete Tiles
Many times a homeowner will be in a tough spot if his roof has concrete tiles. If the tiles are older than 8-10 years, you may be looking at replacing obsolete concrete tiles that can’t be purchased new. If there are broken tiles on the roof, they’ll have to be replaced, but replaced with what?
Make Sure Your Roofer Is Fully Insured
It’s critically important for a homeowner to know and understand the different types of insurance that your roofing contractor can and should have to protect you. So, make sure your roofer is fully insured before you hire him.