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— After-the-Storm Checklist · WI & IA
In the first 48 hours, the order you do things in protects both your safety and your insurance claim. This is the exact step-by-step checklist we walk Wisconsin & Iowa homeowners through — free to use, no strings.
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— The Full Checklist
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Doing these in order keeps your family safe and makes sure your insurance claim reflects everything the storm did. Take them one at a time — and on the hard steps, we can take over.
Before anything else, check on people, then hazards. Damage can be fixed — safety comes first. Stay clear of downed power lines, leave if you smell gas or the structure looks unstable, and call 911 and your utility.
Your claim is only as strong as your evidence. Photograph everything — inside and out — before anything is touched or cleaned up. Take photos and video from the ground on all sides, and keep receipts for emergency expenses.
Insurers expect you to take reasonable steps to stop the damage from getting worse — but safely. This is where we come in: we tarp or cover openings to keep water out, then document it for the claim. Hold off on permanent repairs until the adjuster sees it.
A lot of storm damage isn't visible from the ground. A free professional inspection tells you what's really there before you file — hidden damage, lifted shingles, bruising and granule loss — and gets it documented in the format your adjuster expects.
With the damage documented, file with your carrier and open the claim. You pay your deductible — we handle the rest. We work directly with your adjuster so the claim reflects the full scope, not just the obvious.
After a storm, out-of-town crews flood the area. Never sign over your insurance claim or check. Hire local, licensed and accountable — someone who'll be here to honor the warranty. Be wary of door-knockers pressuring you to sign on the spot.
— Do & Don't
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If you remember nothing else, remember these. They're what protect your safety and your claim in the first day.
— What Your Claim Needs
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Most storm damage is covered by homeowner policies when it's documented properly. Three things make the difference between a smooth claim and a fight — and we help with all of them.
Photos, dates, and a professional damage report in the format your adjuster expects.
The full scope found and recorded, so the claim covers everything — not just the obvious.
When it's covered, you typically pay only your deductible — we handle the rest with your carrier.
— Know What Hit You
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Lifted, torn & missing shingles
Bruising, dents & granule loss
Winter roof leaks
Impact & structural damage
24/7 tarping & response
How we handle the process
Water mitigation & recovery
— What Homeowners Say
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— Home Base
Madison, WI · Centerville, IA
— After-the-Storm FAQ
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Make sure everyone is safe. Stay away from downed power lines, leave if you smell gas or the structure looks unstable, and don’t climb onto a wet or damaged roof. Damage can be repaired, so handle people and hazards first, then document. See the checklist →
Photograph everything first. Your insurance claim is only as strong as your documentation, so capture all the damage, inside and out, before you move or clean up anything. Keep receipts for any emergency expenses too.
Make temporary, safe repairs to prevent further damage, like tarping a roof opening, but hold off on permanent repairs until the adjuster has seen it. We can tarp and secure your home safely, then document it for the claim. We can help →
It’s smart. A lot of storm damage isn’t visible from the ground, and a free professional inspection tells you what’s really there and gets it documented properly, so you know whether to file and the claim reflects the full scope.
Be careful. After storms, out-of-town storm-chasers go door to door pressuring homeowners to sign. Never sign over your insurance claim or check, and choose a licensed, insured, local contractor who’ll be around to honor the warranty. Why local matters →
Nothing. Inspections are free with no obligation. If there’s covered damage, you typically pay only your deductible and we handle the rest with your carrier. For active emergencies we respond 24/7.
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