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Free Post-Storm Checklist
Document storm concerns without guessing
Create a calm, useful property record after wind, hail, falling debris, or heavy rain. Organize what you can safely observe while keeping construction findings and insurance coverage decisions separate.
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Download the Storm Documentation Checklist
Keep a printable photo list, room log, carrier contact sheet, contractor inspection record, communication log, and pre-work review in one file.
Sky Shield
Safety comes before documentation
Do not climb onto the roof. Stay away from downed power lines, unstable trees, standing water near electrical equipment, broken glass, sagging ceilings, and visibly unstable areas. Contact emergency services or the appropriate utility when there is an immediate danger.
Take photos only from safe ground-level or accessible interior locations. A qualified professional should inspect areas that cannot be reached safely.
Homeowner Guidance
Record what changed
Note the date, time, exact location, and visible condition before naming a cause. Wide photos establish where the concern is located, while closer photos show the detail. Keep original files and save photographs of temporary protection, invoices, and receipts.
What to know
- Each side of the home and roof surfaces visible from the ground
- Roofing or exterior material found on the property
- Gutters, downspouts, fascia, soffit, siding, windows, and doors
- Interior ceiling or wall stains and accessible attic conditions
- Tree limbs, debris, temporary work, and affected personal property
Sky Shield
Keep contractor and insurance roles clear
A contractor can inspect visible conditions, provide photographs and observations, and prepare a repair or replacement scope. Your insurance company interprets the policy, applies deductibles and limits, and decides whether a loss is covered.
Follow the carrier's instructions, keep a communication log, and be cautious when anyone promises a free roof, guarantees coverage, creates pressure to sign, or asks for authority to control the claim without explaining their licensed role.
Sky Shield
Request a documented exterior inspection
Sky Shield can inspect visible roof and exterior conditions, provide photographs and observations for your records, and prepare a clear construction scope. Coverage decisions remain with your insurer and policy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers for homeowners
Should I climb onto the roof to take storm photos?
No. Stay on the ground and avoid damaged or hazardous areas. Use a qualified professional for roof access and detailed inspection.
Can a roofing contractor tell me whether insurance will cover the work?
A contractor can document visible conditions and prepare a construction scope. Your insurance company applies the policy and makes coverage decisions.
What records should I keep after a storm?
Keep original photos, dates, contact logs, carrier instructions, inspection findings, estimates, temporary-work documents, receipts, signed scopes, change orders, invoices, and completion records.
What should I do about an active leak?
Keep people away from electrical or structural hazards, protect the interior only when it is safe, contact a qualified professional for temporary protection, and follow your insurer's reporting instructions.
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