To most, the idea of chasing storms doesn’t exactly sound appealing. It can be dangerous, time consuming and become both a physical and mental drain on your overall roofing business. But it can be lucrative: the value of insured losses due to thunderstorms and hail events in the United States averaged $11.5 billion over the past 10 years.
The 2016 storm season is upon us and to roofing contractors that specialize in the area of storm restoration, it’s business as usual. Most storms move quickly, making the timeline for action a small one. In this area of roofing, it’s important to know what you’re supposed to do and when.