Minnesota Storm Damage Tips

Recent weather events have not been kind to the Land of 1,000 Lakes. This tornado season has taken its toll on Minnesota, damaging homes and businesses in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. If your home has suffered damage from a storm, be sure to take the following steps:

Call your insurance agent

You shouldn’t look at any storm damage as minor. Even if all you need is roof repair, you should right away file an insurance claim. Ask your agency about your policy coverage and specific filing requirements. The agent should be able to tell you what need to be your next steps, whether you need to get estimates or if an adjusted will be assigned to your case.

Document the damage

One of the best ways to ensure your claim goes through in a timely fashion is to document all the damage that was done to your home. If branches or winds broke your windows, take pictures or video of this to show why you need replacement windows. This media will help your insurance company in determining your claim.

Get estimates

Call a few reputable roofing, window and siding contractors to obtain storm damage estimates from them. Make sure each contractor with whom you interact is properly licensed and is capable of doing the work you need. Ask your insurance agent if they can offer any recommendations on who to use. Your insurance company may advise you to get at least three estimates to send to them before an adjuster is sent out.

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