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Re-roofed hip roof after storm damage, with scaffold still in place

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Storm damage and insurance work

Emergency make-safe repairs, photos and a report for your insurer, and the permanent repair once the claim is agreed. We cover insurance work.

Storm damage in West Yorkshire is a matter of when, not if. Ridge tiles come off, slates lift, lead gets peeled back and a chimney that was already weak decides it has had enough. We offer 24/7 emergency call-outs for storm damage, we make the roof safe, and we give you what you need to make an insurance claim. We cover insurance work.

What happens when you call

  1. We make it safe. Temporary sheeting, slates refixed or removed before they fall, loose lead secured. The aim on the first visit is to stop water coming in and stop anything falling.
  2. We document it. Photos from the roof, a written description of the damage, and a quote for the permanent repair, in a format insurers are used to.
  3. You claim. You send the report and quote to your insurer. If they want to talk to the roofer, we are happy to deal with the loss adjuster on the roofing side.
  4. We repair. Once the claim is agreed, we carry out the full repair or, where the damage has finished off an old roof, the re-roof.

Being straight about wear and tear

Insurers pay for storm damage, not for roofs that were already failing. If a storm has exposed a roof that was on its last legs, we will say so in the report. It is better to know where you stand than to have a claim rejected after weeks of waiting.

Not an insurance claim?

Plenty of storm damage is below the excess or not worth claiming for. We repair those jobs on a normal quote, and we will tell you if that is the sensible route.

Examples

Storm damage and insurance work we've done

Good to know

Storm damage and insurance work: questions people ask

If yours isn't here, call or message and we'll give you a straight answer.

What should I do first after storm damage?

Keep people away from anything that might fall, put a bucket under any drip, take photos from the ground if it is safe, and call us. Do not go on the roof. We will get it made safe and tell you what you are dealing with.

Will my insurance pay for the repair?

Most buildings policies cover storm damage, and most insurers will accept a report and quote from a roofing contractor. Wear and tear is usually excluded, so an honest report matters. We give you the photos and a written description of the damage and the repair needed.

Do you deal with the insurer for me?

If you want us to, we will talk to the loss adjuster about the roofing side and answer their questions. The claim itself stays in your name and under your control.

Do I have to use the insurer's contractor?

Usually not. Most policies let you choose your own contractor, and some will pay cash settlement on a quote. Check your policy wording or ask the claims line; we are happy to quote either way.

Is there a charge for the emergency visit?

Yes, for out-of-hours call-outs. We will tell you the call-out charge on the phone before we come out, and it goes on the invoice you can submit with your claim.

Get a quote

Ask us about storm damage and insurance

A few details and a photo if you have one, and Lewis will call you back.

How urgent?

Want someone to look at your roof?

Call, send a photo on WhatsApp, or request a written quote. We come out, have a proper look, and put the price in writing.

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