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Storm damage roof replacement
Storm Damage Roof Replacement in Seattle
Some wind storms and fallen trees leave a roof beyond repair. When that happens we document the damage, meet your adjuster, replace the roof and send your insurer the closing paperwork.
Getting every bit of damage counted is the hard part. After a big Puget Sound storm adjusters are stretched thin, and a creased shingle that lies flat is easy to overlook. We go up with your adjuster and show them what we found.
Free inspection, with photos of each damaged slope
Help with the claim and with the adjuster visit
Decking and framing checked wherever a tree landed
You deal with the claim on your side; we handle the roof and help you with the insurer, so you aren’t on your own.
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Inspection
Photos of the damage on every slope.
02
Claim
You file with your insurer, and we help with the details.
03
Adjuster
We are on site when the adjuster comes and walk the roof together.
04
New roof
Old roofing comes off, rotted decking is replaced, the new roof goes on and we clean up.
05
Paperwork
We send the final invoice and photos so the claim can be closed.
Upgrades
Worth asking about while the roof is open
With the old roofing off, it’s the cheapest moment to address what Seattle weather punishes: stronger underlayment, better attic ventilation, and algae-resistant shingles that slow the dark streaks and moss growth on shady slopes.
We’ll price any upgrade next to a plain like-for-like replacement so you can compare the two. Insurance generally doesn’t pay for upgrades beyond what was damaged.
From Google reviews
“Another roofer quoted me $8,000 for a replacement. Doug said all it needed was a tune-up and a new turbine for $800, and the roof still had 5 years left in it. Talk about honesty!”
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Will insurance cover a whole new roof after a storm?
It can, when the damage is too widespread to repair properly. Whether it does depends on your policy, your deductible, and how old the roof is and what shape it was in.
What if a tree fell on my roof?
Phone your insurer and keep people out of the affected rooms. After the tree comes off, we inspect the decking and framing, close up the opening and photograph everything for the claim.
What is recoverable depreciation?
Some policies pay only part of the claim up front and keep back the remainder, called depreciation, until the work is complete. When the roof is finished we give your insurer the final invoice and photos so you can request it.
Do I have to hire the roofer my insurance company recommends?
You don’t. The choice of roofer is yours, and the insurer pays for covered damage no matter who does the work.
Do I still pay my deductible?
Yes, the deductible comes from your policy and it’s yours to pay. Be wary of any contractor offering to waive it.
Whether it’s a stubborn leak, storm damage and an insurance claim, or a brand-new roof, The Ranier Roof Doctor is here to help. Tell us about your project and we’ll call you back to schedule a free estimate.
Karina FigueroaInsurance claim & roof repair · company
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