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Hail Claim Deadline Explained

Hail Claim Deadline Explained

After a hail storm, almost every insurance carrier will require you to have a contractor inspect your roof for hail. Most insurance carriers require a hail claim be turned in within 1 year from the date of the storm.

Vented Ridge

Vented Ridge

If you have vented ridge, then gable vents should be removed or sealed.

Buying a Home

Buying a Home

There are a lot of moving parts to buying a home – the realtor, the mortgage lender, the inspectors, the insurance company and the moving company.  The inspections do cost money – BUT, one of them does not – the ROOF.

Is It Too Cold To Roof

Is It Too Cold To Roof

We have been roofing for 2 decades and we have perfected how to install a roof in colder seasons. Most people think it is heat, but really it is sunlight (UV rays) that seals a roof naturally. 

How to Pick a Roofer

How to Pick a Roofer

You home is typically your biggest investment.  It should to be protected and maintained. 

Insurance Claims

Insurance Claims

It never hurts to have another company on your side of the claim.  Because I spent nearly a decade on the insurance side of the fence, as a multi-line insurance adjuster, I can advocate for you to ensure that you are treated fairly and your rights are preserved.

Granule Loss

Granule Loss

Excessive patterns of granule loss can point to a defect shingle. In this scenario, recovery from the shingle manufacturer can be a route of recovery to replace a defective roof.

Roof Warranties

Roof Warranties

Most shingle manufacturers have a 5-10 year warranty for defective material. We can help facilitate a warranty claim. 

Ground Water Seepage is Excluded

Ground Water Seepage is Excluded

Most homes have basements and unfortunately many basements in North Platte get water intrusion. Insurance companies call it “ground water seepage” and it is excluded from coverage.

Pick a Local Roofer

Pick whom you like, but pick local. No Omaha or Lincoln roofer is coming back under warranty for a leak. No, your roofer doesn’t need to meet the adjuster.

Class 3 Shingles are Impact Resistant

Class 3 shingles are Impact Resistant and are eligible for an insurance discount with most companies. They are less expensive than Class 4, but provide superior hail protection than typical shingles.

What are Impact Resistant Class 4 Shingles

Class 4 impact resistant shingles provide homeowners who with maximum protection from Midwestern hail and wind storms and they receive an insurance discount.

Is your roof 10 years old?

If your roof is 10 year old, or older then you probably have ACV coverage on your roof. In 2025 most insurance companies changed their policies regarding roofs.

What Is HAAG

In the roofing and insurance industries, the phrase “HAAG Certified” carries a lot of weight. HAAG Certification is one of the most distinguished. Insurance companies all over recognize the HAAG Certification, and they value this to represent that a true roofing expert completed the inspection on your roof.

Protect Yourself From Storm Chaser’s Contracts

In Nebraska, the “3-day cancellation law,” also known as the Home Solicitation Sales Act, allows consumers to cancel certain contracts within three business days of signing, providing a “cooling-off” period.