Duncan's older brick commercial buildings take storms differently than a modern storefront. Parapet walls and aging flashing can let water in long before a stain shows inside. In residential neighborhoods, mature trees protect some roofs from wind but drop limbs on others, and older roofs bruise under hail.
We tarp roofs, board up broken windows, and extract water that made it inside. For commercial buildings we coordinate with the owner or manager on access and on keeping the business running where possible.
One storm can produce claims on a homeowner's roof and a commercial building's facade the same day. We document each on its own terms, with photos, timeline, and a cause-of-loss statement.
Once dry and approved, interior repairs run on the same file.
Walk the house and look at ceilings below the attic, especially in corners and closets, and check windows on the side the storm came from. For commercial buildings, look at walls below parapets and roof drains. Take photos before any temporary repairs, and keep receipts for anything you pay to protect the property, since most policies expect you to prevent further damage.
Also in Duncan: water damage restoration, fire damage restoration, mold remediation, contents restoration, and reconstruction. See all of our Duncan services.
