Building Code Upgrades: What Your Insurance Should Be Covering
Homeowners need to realize that contractors or insurance adjusters are not going to do all the work for you. The “sit around and think everything is going to be perfect and done correctly approach” really doesn’t work and has never worked — trust me. Half the time contractors don’t even know what the building codes […]
Why Do Roof Insurance Claims Get Denied? Reasons Nobody Talks About.
Recently one of the big insurance companies took some heat in the news for not paying claims. When I heard the coverage, all I could think was — this is a basic story. Big bad insurance company not paying claims. Sure, that’s true and we have been a part of a few and we do […]
What Does a Hail Claim Cover in Tulsa? A Homeowner’s Guide
Getting ready for storm season — or that storm has already come through and now it’s time, but you’re nervous about the process. We are going to run through, based on our experience, what insurance companies have paid for in the past. However, what truly is covered under your policy is going to be between […]
Replacement Cost Value vs. Actual Cash Value
Why This Is the Most Important Thing to Know Before Filing a Claim Do you want to pay a simple deductible or $20,000 out of pocket for your roofing claim? If you want the lesser amount, then this is a MUST READ. Are you expecting your insurance company to pay for repairs after a storm? […]
Will My Insurance Company Pay For My Roof?
The short answer is “That depends.” Insurance companies will generally pay for a roof if wind or hail has affected it. Let’s look at both. Hail When hail hits a shingle, two things can happen: If big enough, it can break the fiberglass backing of a shingle, or if the hail is smaller, it can […]
Will My Contractor Meet My Insurance Adjuster?
Will Green Country Roofing meet with your adjuster? Absolutely. Having your contractor on-site means damage doesn’t get overlooked. Let’s talk about an adjuster meeting and what goes on before, during, and after. Before the Meeting: When your house has been damaged by a storm to the point that filing a claim is necessary, this is […]
How Can So Many Of My Neighbors Afford A New Roof?
Perhaps over the years, you’ve done small upgrades to your home — replacing some carpet, brightening a room with fresh paint, updating window treatments — but have avoided big-ticket items like the roof. Maybe you’ve noticed that some of your neighbors are getting new roofs, and you’ve wondered how they can afford them. There are […]