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What a Roof Insurance Adjuster Looks For (And How to Prepare)

Roofing experts preparing for adjuster inspection

When your insurance company sends an adjuster to inspect your roof, they follow a specific protocol — and knowing what they look for helps you prepare and maximize your claim. Here’s what happens during an adjuster visit and how to make sure nothing gets missed.

What Adjusters Check

Test squares: 10×10 foot marked areas where hail impacts are counted individually. 8+ per square typically qualifies for a claim.
Shingle condition: Granule loss, fractures, seal strip breaks, curling.
Soft metals: Dents on vents, pipe boots, gutters — confirms hail path.
Flashing and components: Chimney flashing, pipe boots, ridge caps.
Age assessment: They estimate remaining useful life to determine wear vs storm damage.

How to Prepare

Have your roofer present. We attend adjuster meetings at no charge. A professional who can point out damage the adjuster might miss has helped homeowners recover thousands in additional coverage.
Have your inspection report ready. Our photo-documented report with test-square counts gives the adjuster evidence to verify.
Document ground-level damage. Photos of dented gutters, AC units, and cars corroborate the hail event.
Know your policy. RCV vs ACV, deductible amount, and any cosmetic damage exclusions.

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