As a homeowner, it helps to prepare your home for unexpected events that can cause immediate damage to your roof. By establishing an emergency plan, you can take action in case leaks or other issues arise before they cause more damage. Otherwise, you’ll be delaying critical repairs that only lead to more costs later on.
Your roof’s emergency action plan should be written before anything happens to your roof. This must include the contact numbers you need to call such as your roof service contractor, insurance provider, and so on. It won’t be difficult to set up as long as you know what you need to do. Here are a few tips to help you out:
Inspect Your Roof Regularly
Before any storm happens, you’ll need to keep your roof in good condition. The best way to do this is through regular maintenance checks, which should be done by a trusted professional. Inspections are typically paired with repairs, as these can identify and address even minor damage whenever possible. This ensures your home stays safe and secure while your roof effectively keeps the elements out.
Assess the Damage
And as a trusted roof service company, we understand how storms can be unpredictable, which is why we recommend preparing your roof as much as possible. When it hits, you’ll need to wait until it passes the area so that it can be safe to do a damage assessment around your property. This means inspecting not just your home’s roof but also the siding, windows, and other exterior components that may be damaged by the storm. You can be sure that your roof has been affected, but since you’ve already made the necessary precautions, it may likely have prevented any lasting damage.
Call Your Insurance Provider
As you schedule the necessary roof repairs, you’ll also have to contact your insurance provider. You’ll also need to call your trusted roofer so that they can assess the damage thoroughly and give you an accurate estimate of how much you’ll need to spend. This will be useful later on when a representative of your insurance provider arrives and inspects your property when filing your insurance claim.
When setting up an emergency action plan for your roof, you’ll also need to know who you can call for immediate roof repair services. Of course, you can always count on our team at Fields Roof Service, Inc. to take action as soon as you call! You can reach us at (253) 852-4974 or through our convenient online request form.
