Insurance Claim Success Story

State Farm Claim – Repair Scope to Full Roof & A/C Replacement

The Situation

The homeowner experienced a hail and wind storm that caused:

Shingles to blow off the roof

Impact damage across multiple roof areas

A/C unit damage from hail

We met on-site with the original State Farm adjuster to review the damage together.

Initial Insurance Decision

After the inspection, State Farm approved:

💰 $2,672.67 for roof repairs

Scope included:

Limited shingle repairs

Minor roof-related fixes

What was NOT approved:

❌ Full roof replacement
❌ A/C unit replacement

Protecht Exteriors Investigation

Full photo Damage Report

We Built an in depth damage report to explain the damages

  • Documented all roof elevations

  • Showed damage to the AC unit

  • Missing shingles

  • Wind damage patterns

  • Hail impact points

Met With Engineers

We coordinated with an independent engineering firm.

Findings confirmed:

✅ Storm-related damage
✅ Structural impact from wind and hail
✅ Damage beyond simple repair scope

Satellite Measurements

Professional satellite measurements were ordered to determine exact square footage and linear footage for the roof , so the estimate information we provided to the insurance company was 100% correct.

Evidence Submitted To Insurance

  • Additional Damaged Shingles on Multiple Slopes

  • Damages documented to the A.C.unit

  • Roof was Determined un repairable

  • Tarped the Roof to Prevent Further Damages

  • Satellite Measurements for Roof and Siding

  • Correct Scope of Repairs Submitted to the Insurance Company

What happened after we submitted the information ?

The turning point

After reviewing all submitted evidence:

👉 State Farm re-evaluated the claim

The combination of ..

  • Verified storm damage report

  • Engineering confirmation of the damages

  • Accurate measurements and estimating

    …made it clear the original repair scope was insufficient

Final Result

Full Roof Replacement Approved
A/C Unit Replacement Approved
💰 Final Claim Value: $23,187.36

What This Case Proves

Initial inspections don’t always capture the full scope of storm damage.

This case shows:

  • Wind damage can extend beyond visible areas

  • Hail damage affects more than just the roof

  • Engineering support can be critical in claim approval

Key Take away for Homeowners

  • A small repair approval doesn’t mean that’s all that’s needed

  • Important damage can be missed or underestimated

  • Proper documentation can increase claim value significantly

    👉 With the right process, claims can go from partial repair to full replacement

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