STORM DAMAGE

STORM DAMAGE

Storm Damage

Storm damage can take many forms and devastate your property in several different ways. Hail, strong winds, heavy rain, and heavy snowfall all come with the potential to cause sudden damages as well as accelerate progressive wear and tear.

It is extremely important to act quickly after these storms occur, as it can be the difference between minor repairs, and large-scale replacements. Once the storm clears, your first course of action should be to schedule an inspection to have one of A-Line Contractors’ highly qualified technicians evaluate the status of your roof. After running your property through our 65 point checklist, our project managers will work with you to determine the best way to move forward.

Storm Damage

Storm damage can take many forms and devastate your property in several different ways. Hail, strong winds, heavy rain, and heavy snowfall all come with the potential to cause sudden damages as well as accelerate progressive wear and tear.

It is extremely important to act quickly after these storms occur, as it can be the difference between minor repairs, and large-scale replacements. Once the storm clears, your first course of action should be to schedule an inspection to have one of A-Line Contractors’ highly qualified technicians evaluate the status of your roof. After running your property through our 65 point checklist, our project managers will work with you to determine the best way to move forward.

Types of Damages

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Rain Damage manifests itself as ponding water or water that settles on the roof for more than 48 hours without draining or evaporating, which can erode your roof's membrane causing structural damages. It can also cause more subtle damages such as mold, rot, and leaks to your roof's structure, should the moisture leak into its inner layers.

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Hailstorms can be an all-out assault on the integrity of your roof. With chunks of ice falling at over 100 mph, your property's roof is at risk for blistering, puncturing, dents to flashings and other attachments, and more. In the event of a large storm, these damages can compound and put your roof at risk of total failure.

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Roofs are designed to withstand high winds, however, several factors can lead to damages. Winds over 50 mph can cause such a strong push and pull that it can steadily tear your roof's membrane, exposing the interior. Additionally, debris can get caught up in this high wind sent flying across your roof at high speeds, damaging anything it hits.

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Snow damage comes in many forms. The first and most dangerous is your roof being overloaded by the weight of the snow on it, causing it to collapse. Snow damage can also take more subtle forms such as ice damming that can force moisture under your roof's membrane, or leaks caused by a freeze-thaw cycle.

Types of Damages

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Rain Damage manifests itself as ponding water or water that settles on the roof for more than 48 hours without draining or evaporating, which can erode your roof's membrane causing structural damages. It can also cause more subtle damages such as mold, rot, and leaks to your roof's structure, should the moisture leak into its inner layers.

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Hailstorms can be an all-out assault on the integrity of your roof. With chunks of ice falling at over 100 mph, your property's roof is at risk for blistering, puncturing, dents to flashings and other attachments, and more. In the event of a large storm, these damages can compound and put your roof at risk of total failure.

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Roofs are designed to withstand high winds, however, several factors can lead to damages. Winds over 50 mph can cause such a strong push and pull that it can steadily tear your roof's membrane, exposing the interior. Additionally, debris can get caught up in this high wind sent flying across your roof at high speeds, damaging anything it hits.

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Snow damage comes in many forms. The first and most dangerous is your roof being overloaded by the weight of the snow on it, causing it to collapse. Snow damage can also take more subtle forms such as ice damming that can force moisture under your roof's membrane, or leaks caused by a freeze-thaw cycle.

FAQ

What should I do if you think I have a loss or damage to my roof?

  • Schedule an appointment with a qualified contractor to inspect your property and help determine if it is more beneficial to move forward with a claim or out-of-pocket repairs.
  • Our maintenance and inspection programs can get your building and/or portfolio on an inspection schedule. We provide documentation and repairs to help prevent more extensive damage, as well as a complete photo log of the property condition for your reference.
  • We do not charge for inspections; we only charge for work completed.

What’s the procedure for completing a property evaluation for damage?

  • Before your appointment, we will begin by researching the storm data to get a sense of the potential impact on your property.
  • Using this data and satellite imagery, we map several points over the building or community to maintain clear documentation for the claim
  • We fly a drone and infrared camera over the roof to identify any hidden leak areas
  • We go to our initial points and conduct additional inspections if necessary to identify consistent damage. We also inspect any leak areas that we identified in the drone footage and begin on a list of temporary repairs.

What happens after I file a claim?

  • An adjuster from your insurance company will come out to evaluate the damage and document the repairs we have completed.
  • We find it best for A-Line to be present for these inspections, we can then provide assistance with roof access, as well as share our inspection findings.
  • The adjuster will typically be delayed in coming out for an inspection, so we will proactively have any leak issues temporarily repaired with documentation of the repair.
  •  A-Line will create an estimate using the same software as the insurance company, which keeps everyone on the same page through the entire claim process.

Once my claim is approved – Now what?

  • Utilizing software, we track all of the work and daily progress of your project. As an owner, we can share updates with you through our portal and you can check on your project status and notes at any time.
  • We will coordinate with your tenants on all work, from construction notices to parking changes so that the project moves forward efficiently and with limited disruption.
  • We document any additional damage to make sure that both you and the insurance company are aware of any unexpected items we may encounter along the way.
  • The entire property will be documented once the project is complete. This provides a comprehensive account of all of the work and repairs to add to your maintenance and inspection history.

FAQ

What should I do if you think I have a loss or damage to my roof?

  • Schedule an appointment with a qualified contractor to inspect your property and help determine if it is more beneficial to move forward with a claim or out-of-pocket repairs.
  • Our maintenance and inspection programs can get your building and/or portfolio on an inspection schedule. We provide documentation and repairs to help prevent more extensive damage, as well as a complete photo log of the property condition for your reference.
  • We do not charge for inspections; we only charge for work completed.

What’s the procedure for completing a property evaluation for damage?

  • Before your appointment, we will begin by researching the storm data to get a sense of the potential impact on your property.
  • Using this data and satellite imagery, we map several points over the building or community to maintain clear documentation for the claim
  • We fly a drone and infrared camera over the roof to identify any hidden leak areas
  • We go to our initial points and conduct additional inspections if necessary to identify consistent damage. We also inspect any leak areas that we identified in the drone footage and begin on a list of temporary repairs.

What happens after I file a claim?

  • An adjuster from your insurance company will come out to evaluate the damage and document the repairs we have completed.
  • We find it best for A-Line to be present for these inspections, we can then provide assistance with roof access, as well as share our inspection findings.
  • The adjuster will typically be delayed in coming out for an inspection, so we will proactively have any leak issues temporarily repaired with documentation of the repair.
  •  A-Line will create an estimate using the same software as the insurance company, which keeps everyone on the same page through the entire claim process.

Once my claim is approved – Now what?

  • Utilizing software, we track all of the work and daily progress of your project. As an owner, we can share updates with you through our portal and you can check on your project status and notes at any time.
  • We will coordinate with your tenants on all work, from construction notices to parking changes so that the project moves forward efficiently and with limited disruption.
  • We document any additional damage to make sure that both you and the insurance company are aware of any unexpected items we may encounter along the way.
  • The entire property will be documented once the project is complete. This provides a comprehensive account of all of the work and repairs to add to your maintenance and inspection history.

The A-Line Difference

At A-Line, we are committed to providing the type of service that will build long-term relationships. We support all aspects of our client’s needs to help them meet their goals, regardless of the size of the project.

We have built A-Line with that type of successful focus and are constantly looking for ways to enhance our services to assure the success of our client’s projects.

We are ready to go: contact us today to discuss your project, our services, to get a quote, or to move your project forward!

The A-Line Difference

At A-Line, we are committed to providing the type of service that will build long-term relationships. We support all aspects of our client’s needs to help them meet their goals, regardless of the size of the project.

We have built A-Line with that type of successful focus and are constantly looking for ways to enhance our services to assure the success of our client’s projects.

We are ready to go: contact us today to discuss your project, our services, to get a quote, or to move your project forward!

Testimonials

Working with A-Line Contractors was an incredibly stress-free process from start to finish. Having a leak in our roof during one of the busiest times of the year had us all worried, but after one call with Rich, those worries were put to rest. He understood the urgency of this repair and laid out a comprehensive plan that would resolve the issue accordingly. Rich provided me a portal that I could keep an eye on progress every step of the way with, as well as provided me personal updates himself. This level of communication and professionalism kept my mind at ease and on task the whole way through and what could have been a catastrophe for us was mitigated to a minor issue. I could not recommend A-Line Contractors enough!

-Jay S.

A-Line Contractors fantastic team saved us from what could have turned into a huge disaster. During an inspection of our roof, their eagle-eyed specialist caught a crack near our ACs exhaust fan and noticed that moisture from the fan was draining into the crack. He explained that if this moisture began sinking into the insulation, it could lead to some serious issues down the line. Luckily, he was able to seal the crack on the spot, saving us a huge repair bill in the near future.

-Michael P.

The A-Line team was great to work with. They went above and beyond from start to finish with replacing the hail damaged roofs on a couple of my properties. Excellent communication and customer service. Highly recommend!

-Jen S.

We had a great experience with Rich and the A-Line team. They all went out of their way to work with our schedule and go over the process of getting a new roof. The workmanship was great, and they started and completed the project within the timeline and budget agreed upon. I would definitely recommend the A-Line team to anyone who needs roofing or exterior services, they took care of all aspects of the project from start to finish, so we didn’t have to!

-Steven B.

Logan and her team did an amazing job on my very rundown townhome. All of the work was done very well and on time- they just made sure that everything went right! They completely remodeled all four bathrooms and made our kitchen look new again. In the end, our home was a showplace and we were able to put it on the market and get a very good price for it! I can recommend her to everyone!

-L. Laney

I couldn’t be more happier working with Logan at A-Line. We had never fully remodeled any home and she was with us every step of the way through the process. She worked with all of the contractors, helped pick out the items and was great with her ideas of what it would do to the overall value to our property. She has a very keen eye for color and materials that we would have never thought of. At the end of the process the homes turned out amazing. We still are getting complements on what we have accomplished with her help. I strongly recommend the group at A-Line and Logan when doing your remodels.

-B. Gentry

Logan with A-Line Contractors managed my home remodel. My townhome built in the late 70s had not seen any updates since and was a poor design. Logan came in with ideas for our small kitchen space that no one else had even considered. It turned out to be a more complicated re-design than imagined, but no matter what hiccups arose Logan made sure to deliver on everything we envisioned. Our main level turned out beautiful, I can’t even believe it is the same home. I love the new modern look of our kitchen and will definitely work with her and A-Line again on future projects.

-W. Hamm

Testimonials

Working with A-Line Contractors was an incredibly stress-free process from start to finish. Having a leak in our roof during one of the busiest times of the year had us all worried, but after one call with Rich, those worries were put to rest. He understood the urgency of this repair and laid out a comprehensive plan that would resolve the issue accordingly. Rich provided me a portal that I could keep an eye on progress every step of the way with, as well as provided me personal updates himself. This level of communication and professionalism kept my mind at ease and on task the whole way through and what could have been a catastrophe for us was mitigated to a minor issue. I could not recommend A-Line Contractors enough!

-Jay S.

A-Line Contractors fantastic team saved us from what could have turned into a huge disaster. During an inspection of our roof, their eagle-eyed specialist caught a crack near our ACs exhaust fan and noticed that moisture from the fan was draining into the crack. He explained that if this moisture began sinking into the insulation, it could lead to some serious issues down the line. Luckily, he was able to seal the crack on the spot, saving us a huge repair bill in the near future.

-Michael P.

The A-Line team was great to work with. They went above and beyond from start to finish with replacing the hail damaged roofs on a couple of my properties. Excellent communication and customer service. Highly recommend!

-Jen S.

We had a great experience with Rich and the A-Line team. They all went out of their way to work with our schedule and go over the process of getting a new roof. The workmanship was great, and they started and completed the project within the timeline and budget agreed upon. I would definitely recommend the A-Line team to anyone who needs roofing or exterior services, they took care of all aspects of the project from start to finish, so we didn’t have to!

-Steven B.

Logan and her team did an amazing job on my very rundown townhome. All of the work was done very well and on time- they just made sure that everything went right! They completely remodeled all four bathrooms and made our kitchen look new again. In the end, our home was a showplace and we were able to put it on the market and get a very good price for it! I can recommend her to everyone!

-L. Laney

I couldn’t be more happier working with Logan at A-Line. We had never fully remodeled any home and she was with us every step of the way through the process. She worked with all of the contractors, helped pick out the items and was great with her ideas of what it would do to the overall value to our property. She has a very keen eye for color and materials that we would have never thought of. At the end of the process the homes turned out amazing. We still are getting complements on what we have accomplished with her help. I strongly recommend the group at A-Line and Logan when doing your remodels.

-B. Gentry

Logan with A-Line Contractors managed my home remodel. My townhome built in the late 70s had not seen any updates since and was a poor design. Logan came in with ideas for our small kitchen space that no one else had even considered. It turned out to be a more complicated re-design than imagined, but no matter what hiccups arose Logan made sure to deliver on everything we envisioned. Our main level turned out beautiful, I can’t even believe it is the same home. I love the new modern look of our kitchen and will definitely work with her and A-Line again on future projects.

-W. Hamm