Storm Damage Repair in James City County, Virginia

What storm damage includes

• Documented damage assessment with dated photos
• Emergency stabilisation if the roof is open
• Repair or replacement scope with itemised pricing
• Coordination with the insurance adjuster's inspection
• Restoration of flashing, vents and accessories damaged in the event

Warning signs in James City County properties

Planned residential communities, golf-course and retirement neighbourhoods, and rural western acreage.

• Missing, creased or displaced shingles after a wind event
• Dents on soft metals such as vents, gutters and flashing
• Debris impact marks
• Granule accumulation at downspouts after a hail event
• Displaced ridge caps

Local conditions that affect this work

Humid Coastal Plain conditions with tropical remnants and heavy summer rainfall.

Be cautious with any company that offers to waive or absorb your insurance deductible, or that asks you to sign paperwork assigning your claim rights before you understand it. Questions about insurance conduct can be directed to the Virginia Bureau of Insurance.

How the work is carried out

1. Document damage before any repairs
2. Report the claim to your insurer
3. Obtain an independent written inspection
4. Attend the adjuster inspection if possible
5. Compare the adjuster's scope with your contractor's scope and resolve differences in writing

Permits in James City County

James City County issues building permits and inspections for county addresses; Williamsburg addresses are permitted by the city.

What affects the price

• Extent and type of damage
• Availability of matching materials
• Deductible and policy terms
• Emergency mitigation already performed

Questions to ask contractors

• Will you provide a written, itemised scope I can compare with my insurer's estimate?
• Do you charge for the inspection or the estimate?
• What happens if the insurer approves less than your estimate?
• Are you licensed in Virginia, and what is your license number?
• Can you provide a current certificate of general liability and workers' compensation insurance?
• Who pulls the permit, and which jurisdiction issues it?
• What is included in the written scope - underlayment, flashing, ventilation, decking allowance and disposal?
• What warranty covers workmanship, and what covers materials?
• Who will be on site each day, and is the crew employed by you or subcontracted?