Storms are unexpected events and they can cause a great deal of damage to your property. It’s likely you’ll have a lot to take care of after a severe storm and you need to know how to address the damage done to your home.

Assess the Damage

The first thing you need to do is assess what damage has actually been done to your home. You can begin doing this yourself by looking around your home. Start with the exterior and take a careful look at your roof and siding. When inspecting your roof for damage, it’s best to look from the ground to see what damage is obvious. Getting onto your roof can be dangerous. While on the outside of your home, take a look at your siding, gutters, flashing, windows, and anything else that may have sustained damage. Make sure you take a look around the interior of your home and see if there are any leaks or other signs of damage.

Call a Professional

Once you have determined what damage your home has sustained, you can call in a professional to repair that damage. As an extra measure, you can also call in a professional to inspect your home to see if there is damage you missed. In general, damage from a storm should be handled by a professional since there is a higher risk of you being in danger. For example, your roof and gutters are dangerous to repair on your own. You also should not attempt electrical repairs yourself. There is a risk of serious electrical shocks as well as the potential for starting fires; a trained electrician who understands wire color codes to do electrical work. The professionals know how to be safe and they can repair the damage to your home.

Understand Your Insurance

Insurance is a great way to protect yourself when there are storms or other kinds of damage to your home. Your insurance can take care of most of the cost associated with the damage so you aren’t weighed down by a financial burden. After a storm, review your insurance and see how you are covered. You should make a claim as soon as possible in order to get any damage covered.

Storms can cause serious damage to your home and it can be very expensive to deal with. You need to know how to best handle these situations. Following these steps can help you repair the damage and move past the incident.

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