Protecting your home is a top priority, especially in the face of unpredictable storms that can wreak havoc on your property. Living in Atlanta, you are no stranger to the powerful forces of nature that can cause damage to your beloved home. When faced with storm-related damages, it’s crucial to take the right steps to ensure your safety, assess the extent of the damage, and restore your home to its former glory. What steps should homeowners take when severe storms leave a trail of destruction?
Be Safe
First and foremost, safety is necessary. This is the first of the five tips. If any of you are harmed, seek medical attention quickly. Homes can come and go, but your family is precious. Keeping your family safe goes for any type of weather disaster, whether large or small.
Keep the following tips in mind:
- Stay away from downed power lines
- Never use an electrical device if there is excessive flooding present
- Use caution around damaged buildings and fallen trees
- Take a clear assessment of the area before stepping outside the home
Assess the Damage to Your Roof
Once you have established the safety of your surroundings and family, turn your attention to your roof. Storms can be merciless, and even the sturdiest roofing systems can sustain damage. Take photographs and videos of your roof to document the extent of the damage. This visual evidence will be invaluable when filing insurance claims and working with a roofing contractor for repairs.
Make Temporary Fixes
After documenting the damage, it’s essential to take immediate action to prevent further deterioration. Contact American Eagle Roofing, who can quickly respond to your roof repair needs. Our team will make temporary repairs to secure your roof and prevent water from infiltrating your property. These temporary fixes may include applying tarps to cover holes, sealing leaks, or reinforcing damaged areas, ensuring your property remains protected until permanent repairs can be completed.
Contact Your Local Roofing Contractor
Always trust a local contractor to assist you with roof repairs after a storm. Avoid the quick, hurried approach of the fly-by-night, storm-chasing roofing companies. Unfortunately, they tend to prey on the devastated and don’t deliver product material and service as a local contractor will. If anything goes wrong with the roof after the installation, the storm chasers have already left town and can’t be reached. A local reliable contractor can quickly come and assess the situation. They can calmly and rationally discuss how to resolve any complications through repair or replacement.
We are American Eagle Roofing and we are here to help you get back on your feet. We stand behind the quality products we choose and the exceptional craftsmanship we offer with amazing warranties. We strive for your 100% complete satisfaction!
Contact Your Insurance Agent
Give a call to your roofing insurance agent to discuss the policy they sold you. It is best to contact the agent you work with rather than a random person on the 800 lines. Your agent knows you, knows your policy, and knows the situation. Your agent can guide you through the steps that need to be taken regarding filing a claim.
When storms arise, we are that local company you can trust to help get you back on your feet and into a safe and secure home. We are American Eagle Roofing in Atlanta. We stand behind the quality products we choose and the exceptional craftsmanship we offer with amazing warranties. We strive for your 100% complete satisfaction! We will do our best to fix the devastation from nature’s fury. We will guide you through the process of restoring and rebuilding your roof to its former glory. We promise to treat you like family and address every small detail with care and precision.
Contact us when storms ravage the area, and we will help take the stress out of the situation.
