Over the summer we had a pretty damaging storm system sweep through Minnesota. Some of the cities that suffered the worst of the storm include Coon Rapids, Blaine, Circle Pines, and Lino Lakes. Thousands of homeowners suffered damages to there roof, siding, windows, gutters, garage doors, fencing, and vehicles. When a big storm powers through, it can leave a lot of people in the dark about where to begin the rebuilding process and get the necessary repairs done to their home. Homeowners and business owners find themselves submitting an insurance claim with their carrier, and then need to seek out a reliable contractor to execute the repairs. Here are a few tips to help those affected and to educate others that may have to go through the process in the future.
Understanding your Insurance policies, processes, and procedures.
Most people can go their whole life paying premiums for homeowner insurance without ever understanding the coverage that the policy provides, or how to begin the process of making an insurance claim for storm damage. We have helped hundreds of homeowners in the Twin Cities Metro understand processes and procedures so they can get their home back together. There can be a lot of terminologies and confusing paperwork that can leave the homeowner confused and not sure where to go next. Alexander Exteriors has the knowledge and experience to help you every step of the insurance process and get you on the right track in resorting to your home from the storm.
Selecting a roofing contractor for storm repairs.
If you live in a city like Blaine that was affected by the hail storm you have likely experienced the world of the “door knockers”. Shortly after a large storm comes through a densely populated area, contractors from all over the country can flood the area. Many roofing and exterior contractors will send teams of “Door Knockers” to canvass the damaged areas so they can offer their services. Sometimes people can be approached at their home dozens of times over the course of a weekend. Many of these contractors have the resources to get the job done and can do a great job. Some contractors can be labeled as “storm chasers” and unfortunately may be difficult to reach once the bulk of storm repairs have been addressed. If the company is not local they may have already moved on to another city or state that also had a storm. It is important to select a contractor that will not just provide a warranty for their services, but actually be around to back up the warranty. What’s the solution?
When choosing a roofing contractor to repair your home we always advise homeowners to do some research. The internet can be a powerful resource to homeowners so they may see that if a roofing company is local or just in town for the storm repairs and may not be around the area very long once the demand subsides. Alexander Exteriors is proudly a member of the Better Business Bureau and a GAF Certified Contractor. Our home base is in Coon Rapids and we would like to be your first and last call for your roofing and exterior needs.
The internet is also a great resource to see what other customers are saying about their experience with the roofing contractor that they choose for repairs or exterior upgrades to their homes. We invite our customers to provide feedback so we can know what we are doing well and provide others with the opportunity to read reviews on their experience with us. Choosing a good contractor to assist in your repairs is an important part of the process. We invite you to explore our Google reviews, Facebook Reviews, and other review platforms so you can take comfort in knowing that we take excellent care of our customers and their homes as we help them repair their homes and businesses. We would love the opportunity to be your local roofing contractor for all of your storm repair needs or general home upgrades that can increase the value of your home. We were here providing quality work and awesome customer service to the Twin Cities before the storm, and we will be here done the road for any home or business upgrades you may need in the future. Give us a call or schedule an appointment today.
Alexander Exteriors
(612) 564-5106