In the first 48 hours after a storm, the order you do things in protects both your safety and your insurance claim. This is the simple, step-by-step checklist we walk Wisconsin and Iowa homeowners through, free to use, no strings.
The fastest way through the checklist is to let us handle the hard parts, securing the home, documenting the damage, and working your claim. Request a free inspection and we'll start at whatever step you're on. We respond within 2 hours, 24/7 for emergencies.
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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.
Before anything else, check on people, then hazards. Damage can be fixed; safety comes first.
Your claim is only as strong as your evidence. Photograph everything before anything is touched or cleaned up.
Insurers expect you to take reasonable steps to stop the damage from getting worse, but safely. This is where we come in.
A lot of storm damage isn't visible from the ground. A free professional inspection tells you what's really there before you file.
With damage documented, file with your carrier. You pay your deductible, we handle the rest. We work directly with your adjuster.
After a storm, out-of-town crews flood the area. Hire local and accountable, someone who'll be here to honor the warranty.
If you remember nothing else, remember these. They're what protect your safety and your claim in the first day.
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.
Coverage is determined by your insurer. We are not Iowa public adjusters, nor do we offer public adjusting services (Iowa Code §522C). We document damage and work with your carrier and adjuster on your behalf as your contractor.
Different storms leave different damage. If you know what kind of storm hit, these pages tell you exactly what to look for.
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You've done the safety and the photos, now let us handle the hard parts. We'll secure your home, document the damage, and work your claim with any carrier. You pay your deductible, we handle the rest. Family-owned since 1979.
This checklist is general guidance for homeowners and is not a substitute for the advice of emergency services, your utility, or your insurer. In any emergency involving downed power lines, gas, or structural collapse, contact 911 and your utility first. Insurance coverage, claim approval, scope, and out-of-pocket cost depend on your policy, deductible, and the documented cause and extent of damage; coverage is determined by your insurer, not by Buckshot, and outcomes vary by claim. We are not Iowa public adjusters, nor do we offer public adjusting services. Iowa Code §522C. Emergency response limits but cannot guarantee against further damage. WI Lic. DC-080900045 · IL Lic. 104017198 · Family-Owned Since 1979.
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