After a fierce windstorm swept through the neighborhood, homeowner Ms Laura identified a number of problems in her residence in Tulsa, Oklahoma, which included elevated, wrinkled roof shingles, stripped roof underlayment, damaged roof ridge caps, and staining from wind-driven rain that entered the house. She filed a claim with Allstate, expecting a smooth claims process. Instead, the initial assessment by the carrier led to a sum of only $12,476.85 being paid.
Realizing the extent to which the loss had been underestimated, Laura retained the services of SPJ Adjusting to begin the valuation process. We conducted a thorough assessment, which revealed obvious as well as hidden wind damage, taking into consideration the current construction standards. The thorough valuation report provided a complete indication of the actual cost of restoring the property to pre-loss condition.
By documenting meticulously and presenting a compelling case, SPJ made sure that the amount of damage was recognized correctly. The appraisal ended with a reasonable and justified amount of $41,263.90, which gave Laura the necessary funds to go ahead with complete repairs.
In this success story, the importance of expert appraisal services being used to close the gap that might exist between a low initial offer and a fair resolution is brought to life.
