More storm damage questions
Insurance, warranties, leaks, and cost: what Bryant homeowners ask once the tarp is on. Anything else, ask the front desk.
Answered 24/7(501) 307-1440
What does an insurance adjuster look for on a storm-damaged roof?
Damage they can see and measure: bruised or cracked shingles, granule loss, dented vents, gutters and flashing, and creased or missing shingles. Lifetime Construction Builders documents what it finds with photos during the free roof inspection and puts the work in a written estimate your adjuster can use.
What if my insurance approves only a repair?
Ask your insurer for the adjuster's written scope and compare it with the photos from your inspection. If you still disagree, your policy's appraisal clause and the Arkansas Insurance Department are the next steps. Lifetime Construction Builders does either job: most storm repairs take 1 day, and a full replacement takes 1 to 2 days once approved.
How long do I have to file a storm damage claim in Arkansas?
Your policy sets the deadline, and most policies ask for prompt notice, so report storm damage as soon as you find it. Arkansas has no single reporting deadline for every policy. Lifetime Construction Builders gives you a free inspection with photos and a written estimate to send with your claim.
How do I check out a roofer after a storm?
Look for a local office, an Arkansas license, and a written contract with no blanks, and don't pay in full before the work is done, as the Arkansas Attorney General advises. Lifetime Construction Builders is family owned, in business since 2009, with an office at 3519 Market Place Avenue in Bryant and Arkansas contractor license RR0540591024.
Does the shingle warranty cover hail or tornado damage?
No. The Atlas shingle warranty excludes hail, tornadoes, and wind above its stated limit, so storm damage goes through your homeowners insurance instead. Lifetime Construction Builders is an Atlas Preferred Contractor, and Atlas Pinnacle shingles carry a lifetime limited warranty for the original owner.
What if my roof leaks again after the repair?
Call the same number, (501) 307-1440, any time. Lifetime Construction Builders answers 24/7. When Sandra M. had leak issues around her chimney flashing, she wrote that “they came out same week to fix it.” The work is backed by our lifetime transferable warranty, and new materials carry the manufacturer's warranty.
Will you clean up nails and debris?
Yes. Lifetime Construction Builders finishes every storm repair and replacement with cleanup and a nail sweep of the yard. After a tear-off, Phil S. wrote that the crew “picked up all their debris” and “went over it with a fine tooth comb.”
How much does storm damage roof repair cost in Bryant?
Most storm repairs cost $750 to $12,000 or more, and insurance often covers much of it. Lifetime Construction Builders charges $400 to $2,500 for an emergency tarp. The price depends on how much hail or wind damage there is, whether insurance approves repair or replacement, and your roof type.
