Roof Inspections After A Massive Hail Storm For Insurance Claims

Learn secrets and tips from these roof inspections I did after the recent massive hail storms in Colorado Springs.
🔥At the end of this video I give you a specific example of a recent client who got a very unpleasant surprise from her insurance company when she filed her claim.
🔥And, there's another surprise about a popular impact resistant shingle that I really don't like!
So... What should you do right after a hail storm? Should you call your insurance company? Should you call a roofer? In this video you'll get to come with me on inspections of 5 roofs and what the homeowners should do after the massive hail storm that hit Colorado Springs in June, 2023.
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Homestead Roofing, Inc is a licensed and fully-insured roofing contractor in Colorado Springs, Colorado and serving homeowners in Colorado Springs, Fountain, Falcon, Peyton, Manitou Springs, and other surrounding communities.
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00:00 Introduction
1:17 First inspection
3:14 My conclusion on house 1
5:43 Second inspection
8:31 Warning about popular shingle
9:30 Third inspection (house we roofed in 2016!)
10:18 My conclusion on my favorite shingle
11:32 Fourth inspection
13:19 SAFETY - if you want to inspect your own roof
13:53 My conclusion on house 4
15:56 Fifth inspection
17:29 My conclusion on house 5
18:04 What homeowners should learn from this video

[@jacobfuller9532]

Props to your honesty, plenty of contractors would have recommended a claim be filed just out of greed. Honest roofing companies unite!

[@davidhahn4854]

You have ALL the answers to my questions lately, sir!

[@SW-nq1bx]

Mad respect for you Sir! It makes me anxious just watching you climbing onto tops of roofs! Thank you for educating us with your experience and knowledge.

[@beerguyflake2745]

Every time I see some one in your business walks on a roof it amazes me

[@havalhasan6463]

I live in Colorado Springs area where your company is based. Your videos are very helpful. I have learnt a lot from it.

[@homesteadroofing]

Thank you so much! I'm very thankful for your comment.

[@motleypixel]

12 mins of up to tennis ball size hail Sep. 29, 2023 North Austin/Round Rock, TX area = file home owners insurance claim literally 10 mins after the storm, after seeing this size hail land inside our house from breaking through the windows and holes through the house siding exposing pink insulation. That IS the right thing to do.

[@CHYRULES]

We just got some small hail hits on roof,do small hits bout 1/4 inch cause problem?Roof was replaced last year,dont think insurance will cover,Anything you can do without replacing shingles that would help.Thanks

[@user-pw4cy7vp8v]

What is the price difference between installing the regular standard shingles on a roof and the north gate shingle you rave about?

[@chrissmith6495]

Great channel with a lot of valuable info. Is that Northgate roof Resawn Shake? Just curious when it comes time for me to pick a color.Thanks!

[@homesteadroofing]

Yes. Northgate Resawn Shake.

[@Jdauenhauer]

Great video sir! What ladder and gutter guard were you using?? Thanks

[@homesteadroofing]

I believe it's a Werner extension ladder and a Ladder's Little Helper from Pivit tools.

[@shellrie1]

Interesting video. How would you make a determination on whether to replace or repair a roof from hail damage?

[@homesteadroofing]

Great question which deserves its own video. Would that be helpful?

[@shellrie1]

@homesteadroofing Yes, it would definitely be helpful to know how to make that judgment call on doing repairs on the roof versus having to replace the whole roof.

[@motleypixel]

5:24 zero pay claims I can see hurting...but a number of claims from "declared catastrophe" zones should not hurt

[@richardm654]

Does the Certainteed Landmark hold up as well as the Northgate?

[@homesteadroofing]

Landmark isn't an impact resistant shingle, so it won't hold up to hail like the Northgate unfortunately.

[@databang]

Interesting from a dry state.

[@David_L3]

May I ask?.. if you were to tell the homeowner to file the claim, would you also ask the homeowner to sign one of those contingency forms? Or would you wait for the insurance approval and and the scope of work is written?

[@homesteadroofing]

At my company we ignore the insurance company when we start the process. If we think the roof needs to be replaced and the owner wants to file a claim, we write our quote independent of what the insurance company says about the scope of work. We know what needs to happen to replace a roof and insurance adjusters don't. If the claim is missing things or the project cost is too low, we'll meet with the homeowner and explain why. We never use contingency agreements. We write contracts with an actual project cost on them.

[@tonyc223]

What is the max year on a roof that a insurance co wont pay?

[@homesteadroofing]

You have to ask your insurance company

[@monohydrate2]

what color roof do you recommend?

[@homesteadroofing]

That depends on the color of the house. My favorite is CertainTeed's Heather Blend

[@classicroofing7987]

I live in Ohio where they just pay onezy twozies I call it. Basically damage on a scale of 1-10 maybe a 1 or 2. I am honest like you but it gets me nowhere here in Columbus as I see roofs get torn up that have no damage on them all the time. The doorknockers are so bad that some homeowners will think I'm lying when I'm telling them what I just said.

[@homesteadroofing]

We're building an affiliate network of roofers we can refer jobs to since we get so many requests from around the country. If you'd be interested in that, send an Email to [e-mail]

[@user-mb4wh2xf5c]

The 3rd house is fine..no way I would file a claim on that one...I would wait until the next storm and see if more hail damage would come. Another thing insurance companies are doing is scheduled roof coverage..if your roof is over 15 years old forget it because you will not even get half of what the job cost.

[@mohammedosman5668]

Hi Sir, your videos are great! I need your help. How can I communicate with you?

[@homesteadroofing]

You can send an Email to [e-mail], however, we are trying to help homeowners after 5 big hailstorms in our area this summer, so I probably won't be able to reply for several days.

[@FearIsaLiar]

My husband insists on a black roof😮

[@TheRealTommyBear33]

not really marked up? my eyes see that think beat to hell wtf

[@homesteadroofing]

Which one?

[@coloradoskilife4793]

How makinf claims ,not your fault,,bad 4 ur record

[@homesteadroofing]

Because you're a risk to the insurance company

[@leesantamonica9198]

He is full of BS...You can report a loss for records only and if you have a roofer there first, they will pull shingles and/or break concrete roofing tiles so facilitate a covered claim!!!

[@homesteadroofing]

You should clarify what you mean because your comment makes no sense.

[@coloradoskilife4793]

Most roof claims are b.s...the whole insurance industry is abused , people suck

[@homesteadroofing]

I agree with 2 out of your 3 points.

[@hughesjai]

So wrong. Some damage is damage. Crazy

[@homesteadroofing]

And not all damage needs to be claimed.