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Roof Insurance Claims: The Complete Process

Call your insurer within 24 hours of storm damage. Get emergency make-safe done first. Provide a professional roofer's report with dated photos and itemised repair costs. Most storm damage claims are settled within 4-8 weeks with proper documentation.

What Insurance Covers

Storm damage (wind above 55mph, hail) is covered. NOT covered: wear and tear, maintenance failure, nail sickness, moss damage, age-related failure. The distinction matters — insurers decline maintenance failures.

First 24 Hours

Call emergency roofer (not you on the roof). Photograph all damage from ground level. Note date, time, weather. Call insurer within 24 hours. Get claim reference and handler name. Do not authorise permanent repairs until insurer agrees scope.

Documentation

Professional roofer's report with: dated photos, cause description, detailed repair specification with materials and labour itemised, total cost, statement confirming damage is consistent with the weather event. We provide this as standard.

Loss Adjuster Visit

For claims over ~£1,000. Adjuster works for insurer, not you. Be factual. Show the roofer's report. Do not speculate on cause. Challenge their assessment with your own professional report if you disagree.

Getting a Fair Settlement

If settlement is low, ask for breakdown. Common disputes: insurer specifies cheaper materials, excludes scaffold, attributes damage to wear and tear. Your roofer provides written justification for each point. Most disputes resolve here.

The Ombudsman

Cannot resolve through complaints? Financial Ombudsman Service reviews both sides and makes binding decision. Free. Need: written complaint, insurer's final response, your roofer's specification, photographs. Most resolved within 3-6 months.

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Last reviewed: 2026-07-20 by Nottingham Roofing Experts

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