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Our Rapid Response to Storm Damage
The Mighty White Pine Tree
3 Ways to Prepare Your Backyard for Storm Season
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Crazy Homes Not Built by Architects
Paleo Breakfast Casserole
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Navigating Your Insurance Policy After a Storm
WHAT’S COVERED?
NAVIGATING HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE AFTER A STORM
damage from taking place. Insurance may not cover additional damage that they deem occurred due to negligence. • It’s important to act quickly after a storm and have weakened trees maintained and/or removed by a professional to prevent further damage. • You have the right to choose your contractor when you are in immediate need. The best thing you can do in preparation for storm season is get a tree assessment by a trained professional and have weakened trees removed or pruned before the next storm hits. Don’t wait until that nor’easter comes blowing through and causes damage to your home. Call our efficient, responsive team at Trout Brook Landscaping. Our employees have worked hands-on in storm cleanup during and after hurricanes like Irene and Sandy. We’ll act quickly to provide a quick estimate and create a plan of action. We can also recommend an adjuster and interior restoration company to assess structural damage and prevent additional loss. From there, we’ll remove tree debris and return your yard to the way it was so you can enjoy it again.
As the storm wound its way through the East Coast, 60- mph winds hit your neighborhood hard, and, by the next morning, it looks like the Tasmanian devil had a party on your lawn. This is a once-in-a-lifetime situation for many people, and it can be overwhelming. What happens next? WHERE TO BEGIN Often, the first thing your insurance company will tell you is to have tree debris cleaned up. Until that happens, they may not send an adjuster to assess the damage. WHAT’S COVERED? Most policies will cover the cost of this type of tree cleanup. Whether it was a tree growing on your property or your neighbor’s that has fallen, damage to your home and its contents, as well as other structures on your property, should be covered by your homeowners insurance policy. While insurance should cover this initial damage, do note the following. • It’s your responsibility as a homeowner to secure your property and prevent additional water or wind
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