Step-by-step what Pataskala homeowners should do in the first 72 hours after wind or hail damage to maximize their insurance claim.
Pataskala has taken several rough storm cells in the past few years, especially along SR-310 and the newer subdivisions on the west side of town. Here's exactly what to do if you suspect roof damage after the next one.
First 72 hours after the storm
- Document everything from the ground — photos of dented gutters, fallen branches, granules in downspouts.
- Get a free roof inspection from a local Licking County roofer (not a door-knocker).
- If damage is found on multiple slopes, file a claim with your carrier.
- Schedule the adjuster meeting and request your roofer be on-site.
- Get the scope of loss in writing before any work begins.
Red flags from out-of-state storm chasers
- Out-of-state plates going door-to-door right after a storm
- Promising they'll waive your deductible (this is insurance fraud in Ohio)
- Asking you to sign an AOB (Assignment of Benefits) before inspection
Recent storm in Pataskala? Free, no-obligation damage assessments. (740) 817-2418.
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