When a hailstorm strikes your home, your first thought might turn to numbers: How much is it going to cost to fix any damages that hail might cause? Well, the answer to that lies in the kind of damage that hail can cause to your Hoffman Estates home or business.
If you’re not too sure what those damages are, then check out our quick guide that follows. We’ll let you know what to expect, repair-wise, so your insurance claims adjuster can help get you the money you’ll need to get your property back in shape once more.
Roof Damage
Roof damage itself is bad enough, as it renders your roof broken and unsightly. But roof damage can do more than simply affect your roof. It can also lead to water damage that a broken roof will allow, leading to a variety of expensive and dangerous problems within your home.
Broken Windows
Perhaps one of the most predictable casualties of a hailstorm is your windows. Of course, broken windows can lead to a variety of problems. They can allow water damage like a broken roof can, for one. And for another, your property will lose much of its protection against home invaders.
Exterior Lighting Issues
Exterior lighting can add an extra layer of security to your property while also helping to keep the place looking beautiful. So, should a hailstorm happen, leaving your exterior lighting broken, you’ll need to have that problem fixed sooner rather than later.