Storm Damage Checklist for Sydney Homeowners
What to document, what to leave alone, and how to make sure your insurance claim isn't rejected.
What to document, what to leave alone, and how to make sure your insurance claim isn't rejected.
Sydney's summer storm season is notorious. When high winds and hail hit, the immediate aftermath can be chaotic. Following this checklist ensures your property is secured and your insurance claim isn't jeopardised.
1. Secure the interior (but stay off the roof)
Move valuables away from leaks and place buckets under active drips. Under no circumstances should you get on a wet, damaged roof. Over 60% of roofing injuries happen to homeowners attempting DIY tarping after storms.
2. Document from the ground
Take time-stamped photos of the damage from ground level. Photograph any fallen branches, broken tiles in the yard, and interior water damage. Do not throw away damaged items before the assessor sees them.
3. Call a 24/7 emergency make-safe service
Your insurance policy requires you to mitigate further damage. Calling a licensed roofer to install emergency tarps is usually claimable and prevents thousands of dollars of secondary internal damage. We document the damage for your insurer while we're up there.
Storm damage right now? Contact Apex Roofing Solutions for 24/7 emergency response across Sydney.