Storm Damage Restoration: What to Do After the Storm in St. Petersburg, FL

Insurance

• Take photos of the damage and show them to your insurance agent as soon as possible.
  
• Homeowners insurance generally covers sudden, accidental damage.
  
• Let’s say there was a thunderstorm with high winds, and your roof suffered damage and is now leaking. Or, a tree falls onto your house and damages your roof. In these cases, your homeowners policy will typically cover the expenses.
  
• ·However, some homeowners policies may have windstorm and hail exclusions. That means your policy will not cover damage caused by those perils. To learn about any exclusions in your coverage, read your policy or talk with your agent.

Getting Storm Damage Restoration Help for your home

First of all, ensure your safety when checking for house damage. Watch out for fallen power lines, standing water that may be electrically charged, and wild animals.

Plumbing

• Check pipes inside and outside your home (i.e., irrigation systems).
• Close the water valves to toilets and sinks. If necessary, shut off all water to your home.
• If sewage is backing up in the shower or under the toilet, your main sewer line might be clogged or broken. So, don’t make the problem worse by using other sinks or toilets. Call a professional for assistance.

Roofing

• Check your roof for missing shingles, but don’t risk life and limb by going onto your roof, even if only a few shingles are lost.
• Call a professional contractor. They have the skills, tools, and equipment to do the job safely and correctly following a storm damage restoration plan.
• Have them do a temporary “fix” to stop rain coming in until a permanent solution can be arranged.

Electrical

• Appliances exposed to water should be disconnected from their power source and serviced before being used.
• Check for frayed wires and watch for sparks.
• If you have structural damage or see exposed wires, call an electrician. Keep the power off as there’s the possibility of electrocution if you turn the power on yourself. 
• Exterior breaker boxes are typically rain-tight but may not withstand a major storm. If you suspect water has infiltrated the box, call an electrician before turning on the power.
• Avoid metal fences. They may carry a charge from fallen or dangling utility wires.
• If a limb or tree has fallen on a power line near your house, turn off the power and call the utility company. Do not attempt to cut or clear fallen trees that are around power lines yourself!
  

Flooding

·For flooding problems, the best plan is to call a professional restoration company like Coastal Palms Contracting, LLC. We have the necessary tools, qualified technicians, and knowledge to deal with flooding damage.

For Professional Storm Damage Restoration Services, Coastal Palms Contracting, LLC

Regardless of the circumstances — damage from storms or floods, fire, smoke, or mold, call Coastal Palms Contracting, LLC. Our mitigation experts are standing by to provide storm damage restoration to return the property to a pre-loss condition. They are well-trained and use the latest state-of-the-art science. We can help you determine the full extent of the damage and perform services following industry standards and best practices. Visit our website or call 772-482-9341 24/7 to get connected with us today!