Hail Damage Vs Pre-Existing Wear. How Insurance Companies Decide What to Cover

Hail Damage Vs Pre-Existing Wear. How Insurance Companies Decide What to Cover After a hailstorm, homeowners often notice marks on their roof, siding, or exterior surfaces and assume the damage will be covered by insurance. But you must know that hail-related claims are some of the most frequently questioned and denied claims in residential insurance. […]
Structural Forensic Investigations – How Engineers Determine the Real Cause of Damage After a Storm

Structural Forensic Investigations – How Engineers Determine the Real Cause of Damage After a Storm The visible damage is often only part of the story after a storm has passed. Homeowners might notice anything from cracked drywall to roof leaks, bowed walls, or uneven floors. What they usually don’t see is how the storm’s forces […]
How Hail Storm Affects a Home’s Structure. The Hidden Damage Only Structural Engineers Can Detect

How Hail Storm Affects a Home’s Structure. The Hidden Damage Only Structural Engineers Can Detect Hailstorms in Virginia are a serious threat to residents, and many homeowners only spot the obvious damage, such as cracked shingles, dented gutters, or broken siding. What most people don’t realise is that hail can create hidden structural damage that […]
Who Really Needs a Forensic Structural Engineer

Who Really Needs a Forensic Structural Engineer When most people hear the word forensic, they think of crime scenes or courtroom investigations. But in the world of construction and buildings, forensic structural engineering serves a very different-and very critical-purpose. The professional to call when something goes wrong with the structural integrity of your home is […]
How Forensic Structural Engineers Assist You in Submitting the Correct Hail Storm Damage Claim

Two roofs. Same storm. One claim settled, one denied. Have you ever heard or found yourself in a similar situation and thought, What’s the reason? It’s the forensic, state-sealed report that proved the storm caused the damage, the mechanism of damage, and the real scope of repair, everything in detail. How does a “forensic” structural […]