Claim Consultants, LLC

Winter is coming. Along with the eggnog and holiday season comes blizzards and black ice. Learn about a few ways you can prepare your home before the winter season. Prepare your Heating and Ventilation System Test your system ahead of time to find out if it needs maintenance such as air filter replacements. Also check your air conditioning While air conditioning and winter don ’ t usually go hand-in-hand, make sure your unit is properly cleaned and covered before winter comes. This will help prevent rusting and freezing, and can also come in handy if winter is warmer than normal. Fireplace, Chimney, Flue A fireplace is a saving grace in 20 degree winters, so make sure that it is properly cleaned an inspected prior to the colder months. This includes clearing it of nests, clearing dangerous creosote, and checking for necessary repairs. Pipes Pipes can freeze during cold weather, causing costly repairs. Draining unused pipes and insulating exposed piping could he...

While gutters can last anywhere from 20-30 years, they will most likely incur some damage throughout that time. Here are a few types of common gutter problems, how to identify them, and when you should call a professional. Blockage - Gutters can become clogged with either natural debris or something as simple as a tennis ball. An easy way to spot this is noticing water marks under your gutters, pooling water, or mildew near your foundation. Sagging - When your gutters lean down or pull away from your house, it can cause damage to your fascia board, or ruin your entire gutter system. Weight from debris can also cause sagging. Leaks - Usually found near the joints of the gutter, these can be patched up quickly. However, it might become a recurring issue down the line. Pitch - If your gutters were not installed correctly, there could be water pooling into your gutters without any other blockage or issue. This happens because gutters must be installed at a precise angle to prope...

Thunderstorms, hail and wind can cause serious damage to your roof. From fallen trees to missing shingles, learn how to spot roof damage.   Inspect your attic and ceilings for leaks. Look for storm damage on your roof.   Specifically check for missing shingles, missing pieces of fascia, cracks in your gutters, or broken pieces of the chimney. Check for dimples in your siding or roofing. This is a sign of hail damage. If there are cracks in the dimples, your home will need repairs. If you notice damage, call Claim Consultants LLC. Our team of experienced home inspectors and claim specialists will assess your damage and find a solution for your home. With nearly two decades of storm damage and claims processing experience, our inspectors are highly trained to identify storm damage, and build a comprehensive report of the damage to present to insurance company. We are dedicated to making sure that storm damage does not go unreported to your insurance company. O...

20 years ago, most shingles were made from Asphalt, Cedar, or Steel, but even roofing materials are not immune to innovation. A fair amount of thought and innovation has gone into make your roof more durable and more efficient than its predecessors.    Cedar You later   Today, regular Cedar shingles are a rarity due to their relatively short lifespan. To get the same Cedar shingle look today, many roofers use composite shingles  made from plant extract waste material from ethanol manufacturing plants. They look like wood, and are installed in the same way, but these man-made materials come with a 50-year warranty and cost about the same amount.    Phasing  Out Asphalt    Today ’ s Asphalt shingles are commonly made with a fiberglass backing which lets them withstand higher wind speeds. For even more protection and longevity, premium asphalt shingles are made to be twice or even three times as thick as regular shingle...