Many homeowners wait until after they have a damaged roof to ask the important question: Will my homeowners insurance cover roof damage? The best information about what is and is not covered will come from your insurance provider. In most cases, some types of damage are covered by your homeowners insurance. The type and amount…
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Storms can damage a roof in a number of ways. The most common sources of damage to a roof during a storm are hail, high winds, rain, and falling debris. Hail and falling debris can damage shingles, while high winds call rip shingles right off your roof. Heavy rains can cause water to pool, creating…
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You would be amazed at just how common roofing scams are. Unfortunately, here at Eagle Watch Roofing, we aren’t amazed at all. We know all too well how common roofing scams really are. We’ve seen too many homeowners who have been cheated and ripped off by criminals who dress up as roofers. That’s why we…
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A roof is probably the most critical part of your home. It protects every other part of your home, so when it’s damaged, you want to get it fixed fast. But roofs last a long time, and most homeowners will only replace a roof once or twice in their lifetime. Also, most homeowners rarely get…
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Winter is here, and so is the season of roof leaks. Any roof can leak if the conditions are right. However, older roofs are more likely to encounter the sorts of problems that cause leaks. If you find yourself running for a bucket every time it starts to rain, you are in need of a…
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Let’s be honest, a slate roof really is the Cadillac of roofs. Slate is nearly indestructible. But that “nearly” part is important. Many homeowners think a slate roof can last forever. After all, there are many buildings with slate roofs pushing two centuries that seem to still be doing fine. So for a roof that…
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We hope it never happens, but imagine for a moment that your roof is severely damaged by fire, tornado, storm, or a fallen tree. The damage is well beyond what can be repaired. You will need a new roof, and that will be expensive. So you call your home insurance company and make a claim.…
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Your roof is built to protect you from the elements. A well-maintained roof can stand up to wind, rain, and the intense heat of summer with no problems. But occasionally a storm comes through that is so powerful that it may overwhelm your roof’s ability to withstand the elements. In that case, your roof can…
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Do you have roof damage that’s got you thinking it might be time to replace your roof? If you’ve spent years paying homeowners insurance premiums, you may want to file a claim to get some help paying for a new roof. But when is it actually a good idea to file a claim? Are there…
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With any insurance claim, there is almost always a deductible. If you make a car insurance claim, you will pay a deductible when you get the repairs done. If you go to a doctor, you will pay a copay. Yet some roofers claim that they can “absorb” or “waive” your deductible. If you have a…
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