Fixing your home due to heavy ice loads and roof leaks? When Insurance companies assign a restoration company to begin the process of drying and repairing, they can't usually help you until the problem on your roof is dealt with.

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First you start with an average winter snowfall, followed by a little more more and then a little more.  This year in Ontario  has been absurd really.  With 40 cm of snow and ice on your rooftop weighing 12 tonnes across a 24 ft surface it doesn't take much to put your family and home in a dangerous predicament.  We at AOK have never before seen such an abundance of calls due to pressure cracks like we have this year.  Then we face a small rise in the mercury and the once thick looking snow, seems well not so thick anymore! This is the biggest misconception of all.  Condensed snow AKA Ice, is still just as heavy and much more destructive.   Our office has been taking calls day and night; too many are emergency calls (which we do not charge an extra fee to service.) Emergency calls automatically get bumped to the top of the AOK service order, but homeowners be ware.  By the time your situation has become urgent, 90% of the time some form of damage has already surfaced, up top or in the home.  You run the risk of leaks and interior destruction, roof elements are losing their strength as the components up there separate and can no long protect your home the way they were designed to.  Electrical components in homes such as light fixtures are filling up with water,  panel boxes are becoming a fire hazard as the leaking water streams in a little too close for comfort, and interior wires can start arching with dampness.  We've received hundreds of calls this year from Hydro 1 and their referrals to help homeowners deal with this.  Insurance claims for homeowners facing repairs and restoration are at an all time high this year from rooftop ice dams and pressure cracks being found in ceilings. Restoration companies assigned to these cases need o get a handle on the interior restoration in homes, but are usually held up until the problem outside and up top is dealt with. AOK has made plenty of new friends this year within the circle of Electricity, Insurance Companies and Restoration and Disaster Specialists, one thing we all have in common is we all aim to keep your home safe for your family.  We at AOK are happy to answer any questions about our services or how to get your claim started.   Visit us to learn more about us www.aokpressurewashing.ca

4 Winter Damage Home Repair Steps - Restoration Made Easy

STEP 1    Dig out your insurance policy, find out your deductible along with coverages and decide if this is the best route for your family, if so...  Call Your Insurance to begin your claim.  Make them aware that you are working to stop the leaks and have found a reputable company to do so.  

STEP 2    Call us, at AOK Rooftop Snow & Ice Removal to set up an appointment to clear your roof of the existing issues that are causing your home the interior damages. We never charge a fee for emergency service and service order is determined by Leak Status. 705 424-7313

STEP 3    Call the restoration company assigned to you, let them know you are having your roof serviced and your leaks will be stopped promptly,  Some insurance companies may give you options of choosing from a small selection of their preferred Restoration companies.  I know that locally in our area, we have many that are truly pleasant to deal with.  You will undoubtedly be treated with respect and professionalism. 

STEP 4    SMILE. Now you are well on your way to once again feeling peace of mind and restoring your home to the palace you love so much.