After a storm goes through Kansas City and you’ve taken care of your family’s safety; it’s time to assess any damage. Once you’ve established the property is safe to enter, grab your gloves, boots and protective wear. Take tons of pictures before you start cleaning up. Then you are ready to clean up the storm damage of your home.
Storm cleanup involved several different types of waste from yard waste to household trash to bulk items and recyclables. Sorting these items before disposal makes the process much smoother. Find out what will be picked up by the disposal company versus what you will need to hire someone to pick up.
When you are sorting items, don’t just take them to the curb. Your home will not likely being the only one in your neighborhood to be affected. Your neighbors will likely have items as well. To help ensure you don’t block curbs or driveways, consider consolidating and have an organized area for all items to be disposed of easily.
When you have the debris removed from around your home, start to look up at the home itself and establish any damage you may have to your roof, siding, windows, etc … If there appears to be a lot of damage, assess from the ground and then call an expert to help you with the details. If you feel comfortable getting on the roof to secure any vulnerable areas with tarps, this will help prevent water from entering the home while you wait for an expert to arrive.
If the expert finds significant damage, an insurance claim can be filed. Most insurance policies have deadlines to file claims after storm-related damage. Keep all your receipts for supplies like tarps or temporary housing; most insurance policies will reimburse you.
If you need an experienced local roofing contractor to help you recover from your storm damaged home, call DownUnder Roofing today. We are local to Kansas City and have experience working with insurance companies. Down Under Roofing has a proven track record and is licensed and insured. Contact the team today to see how we can help you with your gutter and roofing needs.
