Storm damage roofing guides for coastal homeowners
Gulf & Atlantic Coast · 13 States

Storm Roofing Guides for Coastal Homeowners

Plain-English guides covering every phase of storm roof damage — from pre-season prep through insurance claims and contractor selection.

Before the Storm

Prepare before hurricane season

Insurance changes can't be made once a watch is issued. Start here every April.

Pre-season storm prep checklist
Prepare

Pre-Season Prep Checklist

Everything to do before June 1 — insurance review, tree trimming, tarp supplies, and documentation.

Pre-storm photo documentation guide
Prepare

Pre-Storm Photo Documentation

How to photograph your home before a storm so your insurance claim can't be disputed.

Home inventory checklist for insurance
Prepare

Home Inventory Checklist

Document your belongings before the storm. The single most important thing you can do for your claim.

Wind mitigation inspection guide
Prepare

Wind Mitigation Inspections

Cut your insurance premium 20–45%. Most coastal homeowners never claim this discount.

Generator safety after a storm
Safety

Generator Safety

Carbon monoxide kills more people after a hurricane than during it. Read this before you start your generator.

CO detector safety guide
Safety

CO Detector Safety

The $40 device that can save your family after a storm. Which one to buy and where to place it.

After the Storm

First 72 hours — act fast

The decisions you make in the first 72 hours determine how much your insurer pays.

What to do after a storm damages your roof
Act Now

After the Storm — First Steps

Exact sequence: life safety, documentation, tarping, insurance call. Don't skip steps.

Emergency roof tarping guide
Emergency

Emergency Roof Tarping

Active leak right now? DIY tarping guide plus same-day contractor help across 13 states.

Electrical safety after storm flooding
Safety

Electrical Safety After Flooding

Flooded homes and live wires are a deadly combination. Know before you go back inside.

Drying out your home after storm damage
Act Now

Drying Out Your Home

Mold starts in 24–48 hours. Here's the exact drying protocol to stop it.

Wet carpet removal after storm water damage
Act Now

Wet Carpet Removal

Saturated carpet must come out fast. Every hour it stays, mold risk and claim difficulty grows.

Mold health risks after storm damage
Health

Mold Health Risks

What mold exposure does to your family — and how fast it can become a serious problem.

Insurance & Recovery

Get paid what you're owed

Most homeowners leave money on the table. These guides help you claim every dollar.

Filing a storm damage insurance claim
Insurance

Filing Your Insurance Claim

The full claim lifecycle — what adjusters miss, ACV vs RCV, supplements, and appeals.

Storm contractor fraud and price gouging guide
Legal

Avoid Contractor Fraud

License verification, price gouging laws, and AG contacts for all 13 states.

FEMA and SBA disaster assistance guide
Assistance

FEMA & SBA Assistance

Federal disaster aid most homeowners don't know they can apply for.

Neighbor tree fell on your roof
Legal

Neighbor's Tree on Your Roof

Whose insurance pays? The answer surprises almost everyone — and it's important.

Mortgage and escrow after storm damage
Finance

Mortgage & Escrow After a Storm

What happens to your mortgage payments and insurance escrow when your home is damaged.

Wind mitigation discount for coastal homeowners
Insurance

Wind Mitigation Discounts

State-by-state discount ranges, the FORTIFIED program, and My Safe Florida Home grants.

Roof types storm damage guide
Insurance

Roof Types & Storm Damage

Asphalt, metal, tile, flat, wood shake. How damage differs by material and what your adjuster looks for.

Roof repair vs replacement after storm damage
Insurance

Repair or Full Replacement?

5 questions that determine your answer — and how to make sure your adjuster agrees.

25 questions to ask your roofing contractor
Legal

25 Questions to Ask Your Roofer

Before you sign anything. Licensing, scope, crew, warranties, and 5 storm-specific questions most homeowners never ask.

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Metal roofing storm damage guide
Insurance

Metal Roofing Storm Damage

Hail dents, seam separation, fastener back-out. What adjusters miss and how to document it.

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