Storm Damage Repair in Newberry County — What Homeowners Should Do First

When a South Carolina storm rolls through Newberry County, the first 72 hours matter more than the next 72 days. Here is the order we recommend — for any homeowner, insured or not.

1. Safety first, always

Do not walk on a damaged roof. Do not touch downed power lines. If a tree is on the house, call the power company before anyone climbs anything. Storm damage repair in Newberry County has killed people who were just trying to help.

2. Document before you clean up

Take photos of every angle of the damage. Video the interior. Save the receipts for tarps, plywood, even the plastic sheeting you buy at the hardware store. Insurance companies deny what they can't see, and they will fight what they can't verify.

3. Temporary stabilization

If there's a hole in the roof, get a tarp on before the next rain. If a window is out, board it up. This is where Unity Roof Foundation steps in for homeowners who can't afford emergency contractors — we've deployed same-day tarps for elderly and disabled homeowners in Newberry County after storms.

4. What about the homes insurance won't cover?

Low-income homeowners without insurance, homeowners whose deductible is more than they have in savings, homeowners whose insurer is dragging its feet — these are the calls we take. We cannot replace an insurance policy, but we can keep a roof over a family's head while they figure out the next step.