Storms
July Hail Damage and Your Insurance Claim
July in South Jersey is storm season at its peak. The same atmospheric conditions that produce the region’s hottest temperatures — high heat, high humidity, and unstable air masses colliding over the coastal plain — also produce its most intense convective storms. In a matter of minutes, a clear afternoon can become a damaging hail event, and homeowners who didn’t think about their roof at breakfast are filing insurance claims by dinner.
Read MorePreparing Your Roof for Storm Season
June 1st marks the official start of Atlantic hurricane season — and while South Jersey rarely takes a direct hurricane hit, the effects are a different story.
Read MoreSummer Storm Damage — What To Do
South Jersey summers are beautiful — until they’re not. A fast-moving thunderstorm can drop golf ball hail, snap tree limbs onto rooftops, and peel up shingles in under ten minutes. By the time the sun comes back out, the damage is done and the clock is ticking. The actions you take in the first 48 hours after a storm hit directly impact both your roof’s recovery and your ability to file a successful insurance claim. Here’s a clear, step-by-step guide from the team at Diamond Roofing — people who work through South Jersey storm season every single year.
Read MoreWhat to do in the first 48 hours after storm damage to your roof
South Jersey storms don’t give much warning. Whether it’s a nor’easter that peels up shingles overnight or a summer hailstorm that leaves dents across your entire roof surface, the first 48 hours after the damage occurs are the most important — both for protecting your home and for protecting your insurance claim.
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