Storm Darragh is causing damage to trees roofs and buildings
Storm Darragh has been on going and has caused damage to trees buildings and roofs in the effected areas. It is rare for the met office to offer a Red weather warning which they have for Storm Darragh as speeds of the winds had reached over 90 mile a hour. The warning is still out and people should remain cautious
What fo the weather warnings actually mean
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The chart above explains what the differences between the different types of weather warnings that are issued from the met office. It is a good idea to take note of these.
What to do if you have damage to your roof
f you have structural damage to your roof then the first thing to do is not to panic. Be careful if you are going outside as there may be debris and loose or broken roofing material which could still fall. Do not attempt to put a ladder up in winds as it is extremely dangerous and could result in loss of life
call profesional help to make it safe
yes get a contractor that have a emergency call out service to come and make it safe and carry out a temporary repair to limit damage to the internals of your property, and the externals for that matter.
You will need a contractor that carry out insurance work.
Yes if the roof is damaged from strong winds then you will be able to claim from your insurance to rectify the damage (please note the insurance company do not cover wear and tear so your roof should be well maintained some insurance companies will ask when you last had the roof looked at) We can help you with the process when dealing with your insurance company as we are insurance work storm damage certified contractors.