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Why Do Some Adjusters Give Low Prices on Estimates and How You Can Counter Them

Some adjusters lowball estimates to save insurance companies money—learn how to spot it and fight back to get paid what you’re owed.

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A Salesperson’s Guide To Explaining Supplements To Homeowners.

Clear communication about supplements builds homeowner trust. Roofers should explain why costs change, how the process works, and what to expect. Claim Supplement Pro helps streamline approvals, ensuring homeowners get the coverage they deserve while contractors focus on quality service.

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A Roofers Guide To Asbestos: Why Is It Dangerous And Where Might I Find It?

Asbestos, once a common roofing material, poses severe health risks when disturbed, releasing harmful fibers that can cause lung disease. Roofers may encounter it in older shingles, insulation, and cement roofing, making proper identification and handling essential for safety.

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12 Different Types of Roofing

Choosing the right roofing for your home or business is crucial for both protection and style. In our latest blog, 12 Different Types of Roofing, we explore a variety of roofing options, from traditional shingles to modern materials. Learn the pros and cons of each type, and discover which one best suits your needs and budget!

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The Complete Water Damage Insurance Claim Process: Step-by-Step Guide for Contractors and Homeowners

For both homeowners and contractors, dealing with water damage can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to navigating the water damage insurance claim process. Many claims end up underpaid or denied simply because of incomplete documentation, unclear communication, or missed details in the initial estimate.

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What Are Insurance Claim Supplements? (A Complete Guide for Contractors and Property Owners)

Insurance claim supplements are one of the most misunderstood parts of the property restoration process. The confusion, in our opinion, often comes down to the term itself; supplement can make it sound like an optional add-on, when in fact, it’s a critical step to correct an incomplete or underpaid insurance claim. Many property owners, and even some contractors, don’t realize that supplements exist to ensure every legitimate repair cost is properly covered, not to inflate the claim.

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Underpaid Hail Damage Insurance Claim? Here’s How to Recover What You’re Owed

We’re here to help you understand why underpaid hail damage insurance claims happen so often and walk you through the steps to dispute them. At Claim Supplement Pro, we specialize in helping contractors and property owners recover the full amount they’re entitled to for repairs.

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Why Would a Water Damage Claim Be Denied? Common Reasons and How to Overcome Them

The cleanup after water damage strikes is a whole lot of work–but finding out, on top of that, that your insurance claim has been denied can take things to a catastrophic level. However, a denied water damage claim leading to stalled projects and financial pressure is not something you have to accept.

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What to Do If Your Insurance Claim Was Underpaid

The good news is, you’re not stuck with that initial payout. Underpaid claims are common, but so is challenging and correcting them. We’ll explain why this happens, how you can fix it, and the role of supplement specialists in your recovery of the full amount of what you’re owed.

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Are Your Insurance Claims Getting Denied? Here’s How to Get Them Approved

Why do any of us pay for insurance? It’s so that when life throws stressful, unexpected situations our way, at least we don’t have to worry about the financial side of it. Unfortunately, having your insurance claim denied or only partially approved is a scenario that happens far more often than most people imagine.

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The Fire Restoration Contractor’s Guide to Insurance Claim Supplements

When a fire damages a property, the destruction that can be seen at first sight is unfortunately just the beginning. Smoke seeps into walls, water from firefighting efforts causes secondary damage, and structural repairs must meet strict safety codes. For contractors, restoration companies, and fire repair specialists, these claims are rarely straightforward.

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Underpaid Hurricane Damage Claim? Here’s How to Maximize Recovery

As if a hurricane tearing through your property isn’t disastrous enough, filing a claim that should enable you to cover the full cost of repairs is, unfortunately, often a whole new disaster in itself. An insurance settlement offer can come in thousands below what’s needed to rebuild, leaving you with triple the damage: property damage decorated with financial and emotional costs.

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6 Costly Mistakes Contractors Make on Commercial Property Damage Claims

Everybody makes mistakes, especially when it comes to navigating commercial claims. Even a seasoned contractor like yourself can make them when handling the red tape complexities involved in many damage claims, and these mistakes can cost you a lot of time and money.

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Underpaid Insurance Claims Due to Water Damage: What You Need to Know

Water damage can be one of the most disruptive and expensive events a homeowner faces. From soaked drywall to swollen cabinets and rotted subflooring, the damage is often worse than it first appears. Yet even when the policy covers the cause, many insurance payouts fall short of covering the full cost of repairs.

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Residential vs. Commercial Insurance Claims: What Contractors Need to Know

In this guide, we’re breaking down the key differences between residential and commercial insurance supplements, not in theory, but in ways that genuinely matter when you’re out there trying to get paid. Whether you’re juggling scopes or documentation, this is the stuff you need to move faster and with fewer headaches.

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Why Most Commercial Roof Insurance Claims Are Underpaid — And What You Can Do About It

An underpaid roof insurance claim occurs when the settlement amount doesn’t fully cover the true cost of restoring the roof to its pre-loss condition. For property owners, this can mean unexpected out-of-pocket costs. For contractors, it may mean absorbing costs or facing project delays while negotiating supplements.

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