Guides
What to know before you pick up the phone.
Storms, insurance claims, repair-vs-replace, and the storm chasers who show up after every hurricane. Written for Baldwin and Mobile County homeowners — no sales pitch, no filler.
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The eight
Eight guides that answer what homeowners actually ask us.
We get the same eight questions every week. Instead of repeating ourselves on every roof check, we wrote them down. Pick the one that fits where you are right now.
- Storm response8 min read
After a Hurricane: The First 72 Hours for Your Roof
The window between the storm passing and the next system arriving is short. Here's the order of operations that keeps your roof — and your claim — intact.
Read the guide - Decisions9 min read
Roof Repair vs. Replacement: How to Tell
Most roofs that get replaced didn't need to be. Most that get repaired again and again should have been replaced years ago. Here's how to tell which side of the line you're on.
Read the guide - Insurance10 min read
How to Read an Insurance Adjuster's Roof Report
The adjuster's report is the document your claim lives or dies on. Most homeowners never read it line by line. Here's how to.
Read the guide - Materials11 min read
Metal vs. Shingle on the Alabama Gulf Coast
Both materials work on the Gulf Coast. They fail differently, cost differently, and behave differently in a hurricane. Here's the honest comparison.
Read the guide - Materials9 min read
What a Wind-Rated Roof Actually Means in Baldwin County
Every roofer says 'wind-rated.' Almost none explain what it actually means. Here's the real spec, and the install details that decide whether the rating is worth the paper it's printed on.
Read the guide - Decisions8 min read
How Long a Roof Really Lasts on the Coast
The number on the warranty card is not the number you should plan around. Here's what coastal aging actually looks like, year by year.
Read the guide - Insurance10 min read
Roof Insurance Claim Denied? What to Do Next
A denial isn't the end of the claim. It's a starting point, if you know what to do in the next 30 days.
Read the guide - Trust7 min read
How to Spot a Storm Chaser (And What to Do When One Knocks)
The truck has Alabama plates. The business card looks real. The pitch is friendly. But the company didn't exist in Baldwin County last month, and won't be here next hurricane. Here's how to tell.
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