What to Do After a Storm Wrecks Your Home
When a storm hits—hail, high winds, rain pounding sideways, or a damn tornado—it doesn’t just shake the house. It shakes you. You walk outside, heart racing, and see shingles in your yard, siding ripped up, gutters hanging like broken limbs. The chaos is real. But what you do next determines whether this becomes a full recovery—or another disaster.
Here’s the no-BS guide to protecting your property after Mother Nature throws a tantrum:
1. Check for Danger Before Damage
Before you even snap a photo, check for:
• Downed power lines (stay the hell away)
• Gas smells or leaks
• Flooded electrical areas
• Roof instability or falling debris
Safety first. No hero moves.
2. Document Everything
Grab your phone. Walk slow. Capture it all:
• Roof, siding, gutters, windows
• Skylights, paint, fences, decks
• Inside: attic, ceilings, wet walls, floors
Don’t clean up yet. Mess = proof. And that proof gets you paid.
3. Stop the Bleeding
Storms break it. Rain makes it worse.
• Tarp your roof (or call us—we’ll do it right)
• Board up busted windows
• Clear obvious hazards (nails, glass, branches)
This isn’t about repairs. This is damage control.
4. Call a Legit Contractor (Not a Stranger in a Van)
Here’s where people get burned. Storm chasers flood your street. Ignore them. You need:
• A local crew with skin in the game
• Certifications, not promises
• Real reviews, not flyers
Pro Roofing America knows Colorado storms like we know our own scars. We’re GAF Master Certified, 100+ 5-star reviews, and we don’t cut corners—ever.
5. File the Claim (But Don’t Go It Alone)
Most people underreport their damage.
We know what adjusters overlook.
We’ve fought—and won—thousands of claims.
Let us meet them on-site and walk through the real damage, not just what’s visible from the sidewalk.
6. Know Your Policy
Don’t let jargon screw you:
• RCV vs. ACV
• Wind/hail deductibles
• Coverage limits
We’ll help you make sense of it so you’re not footing the bill for insurance company shortcuts.
7. Get Every Dollar You’re Owed
The roof is the start. But storm damage is surgical:
• Vents, flashings, pipe jacks
• Skylights, gutters, fascia, siding
• Paint, insulation, water mitigation
We don’t just fix what’s broken—we restore what the storm stole.
Final Thought:
Storms reveal more than weak roofs. They reveal weak plans, weak contractors, and weak resolve.
But not yours.
Not now.
You’ve got help.
Call Pro Roofing America today:
970-556-4410
Or email me directly: Jonathan@theproroofingamerica.
Let’s rebuild stronger than before.
Because roofing is our business—but people are our passion.