Atlanta Roofing Repair

Hail storms hit Georgia early in 2009 bringing with it softball to baseball sized hail. Coweta county was among the hardest hit in the aftermath of Tornadoes and Hail.

Many home owners need to realize that hail this size causes unrepairable damage to most roofing systems. Roofs damaged will need to be completely removed and replaced. Fortunately damaged caused by severe weather is completely covered by home owners insurance.

Once the storm has passed many people go outside to see if everything is ok. Many times they won’t see any visible damage to their roof from the ground, and may assume that they have no damage to their roof.

This can be true in many cases but it really depends on how large the hail was and if it was wind driven or not. Even dime sized hail can severely damage a roof if its driven by high winds. The are also other factors such as the quality and age of the roof as well.

Therefore it is very important to have a qualified professional inspect your roof for any existing damage. There are company’s that have experience with this sort of thing so it’s important to make sure whoever is called to do your inspection has a few years experience in assessing hail damage. Unfortunately there is very little in the way of ongoing training for assessing hail damage in the roofing industry so be careful who you have doing your inspection.

If your roof has any damage it will be covered by your home owners insurance in most cases but be sure to read your policy. Most states do mandate coverage for storm related losses so your likely covered, but be sure. Make sure to call your insurance company as soon as possible once the storm has passed, sooner is always better then later.

Russell Hayes
Restore My Home Construction

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