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What to do if a tree falls on your roof.

What to do if a tree falls on your roof.

It’s every homeowner’s worst nightmare. A storm blows in and those beautiful trees on your property become dangerous projectiles. A strong wind pushes one of those trees over onto your roof. What should you do?

Safety is the first and most important thing in this situation. Evacuate your home immediately and call 911. When a tree hits you won’t know if more structural damage could have been done causing other parts of the roof to cave in. Get out and get somewhere safe. Your roof could continue to weaken under pressure so time is of the essence.

Once you are safely outside of your home, call your insurance company to let them know what is going on. They may want you to take photos or videos to document the incident. They can begin the process of getting your home repaired and back to normal.

The emergency personnel on the scene will let you know if your home is safe to return to or if you need to find alternate shelter. Homeowners or renters insurance may cover the cost of a hotel if needed.

Once the shock of the situation has worn off and you are somewhere safe and warm, it’s time to contact a local, reputable roofing company. This company can do a thorough inspection and recommend either repair work or full replacement, depending on the extent of the damage.

Phoenix Roofing has been around long enough to understand the ins and outs of roof damage from wind and trees. Sometimes the damage may be minimal such as if a tree limb is all that was involved. However if an entire tree was to fall on the roof there may be more interior damage that will require additional contractors to fix. Working with a local, trusted company will help you and your family get back to normal quickly and with the peace of mind you would want in this situation.

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