| The strongest Hail Storm in all of 2009 for | | | | because the roofers or general contractors will |
| Georgia happened in a small southern sleepy town | | | | absorb the cost of the deductible in their profits. |
| of Aaron. Incredible tennis ball sized hail of almost | | | | There are people who call themselves "Insurance |
| 3" in diameter terrified residents and caused over | | | | Specialists" that can be the real deal and even |
| $5 million in damage... and counting. Car owners | | | | save you thousands on the proper pay out from |
| were quick to file claims on their dented vehicles | | | | the insurance company- but there are ones out |
| and broken windows. | | | | to scam you by collecting a check and fleeing |
| But most homeowners don't realize that their | | | | (typically not local). Make sure to get a free roof |
| roofs don't have to leak to file an Insurance claim, | | | | inspection but also make sure to pay nothing to |
| nor do they realize that if they do file a claim- | | | | any contractor until after receiving the check |
| their Insurance rates can't go up (act of nature). | | | | from your adjuster first. Many new roofs can |
| In fact, even if homeowners had an old roof to | | | | cost between $5,000 to $20,000 on residential |
| begin with (say 10-25 years old) they can receive | | | | homes (churches and businesses even more). A |
| a new and complete roof for the cost of the | | | | hail claim is a complete win situation for the |
| deductible (usually $500). On larger homes and | | | | homeowner, not so much for Insurance |
| businesses many roofs are replaced for free | | | | companies. |
