Before and After Tips
Before Hurricane Milton Lands
Before the storm hits, be sure to photograph the exterior of your home (roof, gutters, soffit, trees, screens etc.). This will document pre-storm conditions to eliminate any concerns of ‘pre-existing damage’. Email these photos to yourself for your records.
You can also watch this how to video on how to install boards using hurricane clips
After Hurricane Milton
YOU pick your contractor, don’t let the contractor pick you.
There will be lots of door knockers and people on Facebook and Instagram trying to “help” homeowners with their roof claim. Research online and find a contractor that fits your needs. Great ways to research include:
Verifying they are licensed in FL as a roofing contractor
Verifying they are a business (some will pretend to be and just take your money and leave)
Verify they have insurance
Check for news stories about the business or business owner
Read their Google reviews and BBB rating
Verify they have location that does not include a UPS store address, virtual office, or office in a place unlikely to house a roofing company like an apartment or office building
You don’t have to have your contractor litigate or supplement (get extra money from the insurance) on the front end. This slows down your building process, meaning you could be waiting for up to 1 year for a new roof! The only person who benefits is the contractor (and possibly lawyer) because they get paid more for the same job – often double or triple.
Our phone lines will likely be inundated, so contacting us via chat / text message is the absolute best way to reach our team. You can also send pictures of damage and concern via text after the first message.
Previous customers of BFARR Contract will continue to receive the BFARR Family Benefit of VIP Front of the Line Service. If you are new to BFARR Contracting, please know you do matter and we will do our best to get to you as quickly as possible! Send pictures in so we can triage based on damage.
Contact us now for assistance and be sure to update your insurance provider.