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Californiastorm damage repair & claim deadlines

California homeowners face wind, wildfire-driven wind, and atmospheric-river rain — find storm damage repair by county, reach a vetted local pro, and understand your California claim deadline before it lapses.

Storm climate

Why California sees so many storm claims

California roofs contend with powerful offshore and downslope wind events (the same winds that spread wildfire), winter atmospheric-river storms that drive rain intrusion, and relentless sun that ages roofing until a wind event exposes it. Across California's 58 counties, the roofs most exposed to wind and wildfire-driven wind see the heaviest claim volume during the winter wind-and-rain storm season.

California counties we serve

Find storm damage repair in your county — the pros we match you with are vetted for licensing and insurance. Largest California counties first:

All 58 California counties

Largest California cities we serve

California claim deadline

Filing deadlines & deductibles in California

Reporting: Report storm damage to your insurer promptly, most policies require notice 'as soon as practicable' after the loss.

Deadline: The deadline to file and to sue on a property claim is set by your policy and your state's law, and varies widely. Don't wait: read your policy's 'suit against us' / claim-reporting clause and confirm with your state insurance department.

Deductibles: Many policies in storm-prone areas use a separate wind/hail deductible, a percentage (commonly 1%–5%) of your dwelling limit rather than a flat dollar amount. Check your declarations page.

General information, not legal advice — verify with Your state's Department of Insurance (search '[state] department of insurance storm claim'). For the full picture, read our claim time limits by state and roof deductibles guides.

California storm claim FAQ

How long do I have to file a storm damage claim in California?

The deadline to file and to sue on a property claim is set by your policy and your state's law, and varies widely. Don't wait: read your policy's 'suit against us' / claim-reporting clause and confirm with your state insurance department. Report storm damage to your insurer promptly, most policies require notice 'as soon as practicable' after the loss. This is general information, not legal advice — verify your specific deadline with Your state's Department of Insurance (search '[state] department of insurance storm claim').

How do California wind and hail deductibles work?

Many policies in storm-prone areas use a separate wind/hail deductible, a percentage (commonly 1%–5%) of your dwelling limit rather than a flat dollar amount. Check your declarations page.

Are the contractors you match me with in California licensed and insured?

Yes — we match you with one vetted local roofing or restoration contractor screened for active licensing (where California or the local jurisdiction requires it) and insurance. We're a referral service, not a contractor, so always verify credentials before signing; the independent pro is responsible for the work.

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