Polar Vortex Property Damage, residential and commercial!
If you suffer damage from a Polar Vortex for any reason,
call Long Island Public Adjusters at 1-516-499-7502 as your local and experienced
Public Adjuster dealing with Polar Vortex Property Damage
A polar vortex brings extreme cold that can cause significant property damage, from frozen and burst pipes to structure damage from the wind to water damage there are many types of property damage you can suffer from Polar Vortex. Some of the other damages can be structural stress, ice dams on roofs, and power outages.
We have over 40 years of combined experience with hundreds of satisfied clients with Long Island Public Adjusters handling their property damage claims from polar Vortex. Our experience goes from small water losses to multimillion dollar loses in large structure, from buildings, to retail stores or any other type of commercial structure,
Some of the Common Types of Property Damage from a Polar Vortex
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Frozen and Burst Pipes: As water freezes and expands in pipes, it creates pressure that can cause them to burst, leading to extensive water damage to walls, floors, ceilings, and all your contents items.
Ice Dams and Roof Damage: Melting snow on a roof that refreezes at the eaves forms an ice barrier (ice dam), preventing proper drainage. We saw many roofs that were in perfect condition but then suffered ice damming causing water to back up under shingles, leading to leaks, water stains, compromised insulation, and potential mold growth inside the home.
Structural Stress: Over time from ice and snow and freezing temperatures as they pressure builds up your building materials like concrete, wood, and metal can expand and contract, which can lead to cracks in foundations and walls.
HVAC System Strain: Extreme cold forces heating systems to work overtime, increasing energy consumption and the risk of breakdowns. Failure to your HVAC system usually leads to frozen and broken pipes causing extensive water damage though-out your property.
Increased energy demand during severe cold can strain infrastructure, leading to widespread power outages, which can in turn lead to loss of heat and further property damage like frozen indoor pipes. Once the pipes defrost the water will then cause extensive damage to your property.
Before the Polar Vortex hits you should look at some of the ways to prevent property damage:
Insulating Pipes: Protect exposed pipes in unheated areas like basements and crawl spaces with insulation.
Insulation and caulking: A lot of our clients suffered property damage not just from the very cold weather but in combination of strong winds blowing the cold into cracks and hitting pipes in your exterior wall that you didn’t even know were there.
Maintaining Heat: Keep your thermostat set to at least 68°F (or no lower than 55°F if you’re away) to maintain a consistent indoor temperature.
One of the tricks is to allow Faucets to Drip: Let cold water faucets served by exposed pipes drip slightly to keep water moving and prevent freezing. This is very common and works very well to minimize from pipes.
Where is my water main Shut-Off Valve: Know where your water main shut off is so you can turn off the water supply quickly in the event of a burst pipe to minimize damage.
If you do suffer Property Damage, very important you do this as soon as possible
Once you realize you have Polar Vortex property Damage you should call us as your local and experience Public Adjusters. Our staff has years of experience dealing with all types of polar vortex property damage insurance claims.
Polar Vortex Property Damage, call us now at
1-516-499-7502, we take care of all your property damage claim, residential and commercial form Polar Vortex’s.
First thing you should do. Document every part of your damaged property, both the interior and exterior using both video and pictures. Next would be to file a Polar Vortex Property Damage claim. We can do this for you making sure everything goes in correctly to the insurance company Claims department. Most standard homeowners’ insurance policies cover damage from frozen pipes or snow/ice weight, however your one obligation as the insured is to take reasonable preventative steps. All polar vortex property damage needs to be Documented properly along with photos and videos. Do not throw away damaged items until we meet the adjuster from the carrier to properly document everything.
Polar Vortex Property Damage, call us now at 1-516-499-7502
your local and experienced Long Island Public Adjusters!
Call us as soon as you realize you have property damage from a polar vortex. As licensed Long Island Public Adjusters we come in handle the whole insurance claim for you including structure damage, contents damage, temporary housing, loss of business, income and rent and whatever else needs to be done to get your polar vortex insurance claim settled.
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http://www.naic.org/state_web_map.htm
https://www.disasterassistance.gov
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