Advice From Marc Lancaric - Public Adjuster & President of Global Patriot Adjuster, LLC.
When high winds, tornadoes, or hail hit your home, it’s smart to check for signs of permanent damage. Look for these six signs of wind-related trouble:
New cracks in walls, especially walls near windows and doors. Cracks larger than a quarter-inch or more are a sign walls may have shifted or settled.Exterior foundation cracks or changes in the levelness indicate foundation issues have arisen.
Plumbing problems like leaks around the water heater or water softener.
Flush your toilets and turn on all your water faucets, then check your pipes for leaks.
Water stains or yellowing on your ceilings over the next few weeks — clues that the roof was damaged.
Gutters that have pulled away or are no longer sloped correctly. If you home was hit by hail:
Check patio covers, screens, windows, and soft aluminum roofs for damage.
Examine roof shingles (use binoculars if you can’t safely climb a ladder) for holes or dents.
Go over vehicles looking for dents and broken or cracked glass. If you find hail or wind damage:
Cover any broken windows and holes in your roof, as well as any broken glass on the car, to prevent further damage.
Report your insurance claim as soon as possible; no matter what the level of damage.
Take pictures before you make any temporary repairs.
Keep receipts for any temporary repairs you have to make because your home owners policy may cover those costs.
Do a reference check on any contractor you hire to repair your home. Fraudsters working home repair scams typically follow the path of storms.
Call us for a free no obligation consultation or for advice on how to proceed: 800-654-3041.
Professional public insurance adjusters. We help you get more claim insurance money for hurricane, water damage, wind damage and other residential and commercial insurance losses.
GLOBAL PATRIOT ADJUSTERS cannot guarantee you will always get 5-8 times the amount you are first offered, we pride ourselves in always getting the maximum amount you need and deserve based on your particular loss and insurance policy.
Recent claims and how much more the insured was able to get by using Global Patriot Adjusters to work with their insurance company.
Type of claim: Hotel Water damage (St. Petersburg FL) Original Claim Amount: $154,392 GPA assisted amount: $815,507 The insured received 526% more than the original claim amount offered
Type of claim Business structural damage in (Davis Island, FL) Original Claim Amount: $153,898 GPA assisted amount: $793,543 The insured received 515% more than the original claim amount offered
Type of claim: Firedamage (St. Pete Beach, FL) Original Claim Amount: $28,034 GPA assisted amount: $102,270 The insured received 366% more than the original claim amount offered
Type of claim: Commercial Building structural damage (Clearwater, FL) Original Claim Amount: $107,427. GPA assisted amount: $497,228. The insured received 463% more than the original claim amount offered
Call us 24/7 at 800-654-3041 for a free claims consult.
Updates and comments from Marc Lancaric, Owner of Global Patriot Adjusters:
“When the insurance company offered our client $100K, I knew we get that much higher. This was a hurricane related structural and flood damage insurance claim. We ended getting our client almost $800,000”
“With years of experience, our ability to bring about quick action from your insurance carrier is our standard of operation. Your insurance company does not have your best interest at heart!”
“Last month met I met with another insurance adjuster for a large damage claim. The adjuster sized the claim at $23,500. My company (Global Patriot Adjusters) validated our estimate at $293,000 and settled the claim for the client.”
“Maximizing the size of your insurance claim is more of a science project than anything else. We prove facts, and present them in a way the Insurance company will understand.”
“Earlier in the week the owner thought the claim was going to cost about $43,000 to repair due to a contractor visiting the property who “eye-balled” the estimated cost. We produced a line by line estimate of the damage to the property to justify the entire claim. The actual claim value was $147,500.”
