Supreme Restorations LLC
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Roof Insurance Claim Inspection · Baltimore, MD

Roof Insurance Claim Inspection in Baltimore, MD

We Inspect. We Document. You File. We Repair.

Free, complete physical roof inspection. Date-stamped photos. Written scope of repair your Maryland carrier can act on. No AOB. No obligation.

Local Context, Baltimore

Baltimore Claims Need Documentation, Not Negotiation.

Baltimore sits in one of the Mid-Atlantic's most aggressive hail belts, with the added complexity of nor'easter wind cycles in fall and winter and ice dam exposure in deep cold snaps. The average Baltimore residential roof absorbs more storm-class impact than the national average. The problem is that most of this damage is invisible from the driveway. Hail bruising and wind-lifted shingles let water track under the underlayment for many months before a ceiling stain shows up. By which time the carrier's filing window may have closed and the damage gets reclassified as wear-and-tear. Our inspection produces what a phone call cannot: close-up photos of every impact, measured square footage of damaged shingles, soft-metal damage corroboration (AC condenser fins, gutter aprons), and a line-item written scope of repair in language Maryland adjusters expect.

You hand that document to your carrier when you file. The claim moves on facts. We do not adjust, negotiate, settle, value, or maximize claims on your behalf. Those activities require a licensed Maryland public adjuster, and Maryland law prohibits a roofing contractor from doing them. We do not accept an assignment of benefits in any form. Maryland License MHIC #146204.

ServingCantonFells PointFederal HillHampdenRoland ParkMount VernonPatterson ParkCharles Village
On the Ground in Baltimore

What You Get on Every Baltimore Job

  • Inspections across Baltimore City rowhouses + Baltimore County suburban roofs

  • Free 60-120 minute on-roof inspection. No obligation, no upsell

  • Written report within a few business days of inspection

Why It Matters

A Written Scope Beats A Phone Call Every Time.

Most denied roof claims are not denied because the damage was not real.

They are denied because the homeowner described the damage over the phone, the carrier sent an adjuster who saw a roof from the driveway, and the claim closed before anyone walked the shingles. Our inspection produces what a phone call cannot. Close-up photos of every hail impact and every wind-lifted shingle, a measured count of damaged squares, and a written line-item repair scope in the language carriers expect. You hand that document to your carrier when you file. The claim moves on facts, not on guesswork. Call (443) 826-3739 to schedule yours.

Our Process. Four Steps. Clear Boundaries.

  1. Step 01

    Inspection

    A Supreme project manager walks the roof. We photograph every shingle impact, every lifted tab, every torn pipe boot. We measure damaged squares. We check the soft metals (AC fins, gutter aprons, downspouts) for matching impact patterns that corroborate the storm.

  2. Step 02

    Written Scope

    Within 48 hours you receive a written repair scope. Photo-documented damage, measured square footage, materials list, and the repair line items as a contractor would price them. The document is yours. Hand it to your carrier when you file.

  3. Step 03

    You File The Claim

    You call your insurance carrier and open the claim yourself. We are not on the call. We do not negotiate or settle with the adjuster. That is what licensed public adjusters are for. If your carrier asks technical questions about the repair scope, we are available to clarify by phone, in writing.

  4. Step 04

    We Repair What You Authorize

    Once your claim resolves, we install the repair you authorize. Roof, siding, gutters, soft metals. Whatever your carrier covered and you chose to have us replace. Standard residential projects wrap in 1-3 days on-site.

What The Written Scope Includes.

  • Date, time, and weather conditions of the inspection
  • Photo set: every hail impact, every wind-lifted shingle, every damaged flashing or pipe boot, with timestamps
  • Measured roof dimensions, squares of damage, slope and pitch notes
  • Line-item repair scope in carrier-compatible language (shingle type, underlayment, drip edge, ridge cap, ice-and-water shield where applicable)
  • Soft-metals damage corroboration (AC condenser fins, gutter aprons, downspouts). Supports the storm narrative
  • Notes on code-required upgrades for your jurisdiction (e.g., synthetic underlayment in FL; ice-and-water shield in MD)
  • No pricing on the homeowner-facing document. Pricing lives in the separate estimate you receive after authorizing the repair
Why It Matters

What We Do. And What We Cannot Do.

Supreme Restorations is a licensed roofing contractor, not a public adjuster.

We inspect, photograph, measure, and provide a written scope of repair. We perform the repair work you authorize after your claim resolves. We do not adjust, negotiate, settle, value, or maximize insurance claims on your behalf. We do not accept an Assignment of Benefits. We do not waive, absorb, rebate, or pay any portion of your deductible. Those activities are reserved for licensed public adjusters and attorneys under state law. If you need claim representation, hire a licensed public adjuster. We work with whoever you choose.

Questions + Answers

Roof Insurance Claim Inspection Questions, Baltimore Edition.

Every question homeowners ask before letting a contractor near their roof or their insurance policy. Don't see yours? Call us. We'll give you a straight answer in two minutes.

Still Have Questions?

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Is the roof insurance claim inspection actually free in Baltimore?

Yes. The inspection is free. There is no cost, no fine print, no conditions, and no requirement to file an insurance claim or hire Supreme Restorations for any subsequent work. It is a free, standalone inspection. The inspection report we produce is yours, and you can use it however you choose, including with a different contractor for the actual repair work. Call (443) 826-3739 to schedule.

Do you negotiate with the insurance company for me?

No, and no licensed Maryland roofing contractor legally can. Only a licensed Maryland public adjuster can negotiate, settle, value, or maximize a claim on behalf of the insured. Any roofing contractor advertising claim negotiation, claim maximization, or we fight insurance is operating outside their license. What we do is the part a roofing contractor is qualified and legally permitted to do: inspect the roof completely, document the damage thoroughly, and produce a written scope of repair your carrier can act on. We can meet with your adjuster on-site to walk through the damage findings. If your situation requires advocacy on the claim itself, we can refer you to licensed public adjusters in Baltimore.

How long does a roof insurance claim inspection take in Baltimore?

The on-site inspection typically takes 60 to 120 minutes for a standard residential roof. Larger homes, complex roof geometries, slate systems, multi-story properties, and Baltimore row houses with parapet walls and built-in gutter systems take longer than smaller single-story homes with simple roof shapes. The full report is typically delivered within a few business days of the inspection. After major weather events, the report timeline may extend slightly due to inspection volume, but we provide a realistic timeline at the time of scheduling. Free emergency tarping or board-up is deployed on the same visit if your roof is open to the weather and immediate protection is needed to prevent further damage.

Should I file an insurance claim before or after the inspection?

In most cases, the inspection happens first. The inspection report tells you what damage exists and provides the documentation a claim would be built on. Once you have that information, you (or a licensed public adjuster) can make an informed decision about whether and how to file a claim. Filing a claim without inspection documentation often leads to incomplete claims that get denied or undervalued. Most Maryland homeowner insurance policies require prompt reporting of storm damage, so if you have already observed obvious damage from a recent event, you should report the loss to your carrier and then schedule the inspection. Call your carrier first, then call us at (443) 826-3739.

Why don't you accept Assignment of Benefits (AOB) in Maryland?

No. Supreme Restorations does not accept Assignment of Benefits in any form. You remain the insured party throughout the claim process. We work on your authorization, not in your place. Insurance proceeds, when issued, go to you. You then pay us under the contract we have with you for the restoration work. Any contractor in Maryland advertising we bill insurance directly, sign your claim over to us, or direct pay from insurance is engaged in practices that should be approached with extreme caution.

What storm damage patterns do you inspect for in Baltimore?

Baltimore presents a wider range of roof systems than most metros, so our inspection methodology adjusts per home. Asphalt shingle roofs are chalk-tested for hail bruising, granule loss, broken adhesive seals, and wind-creased tabs. Slate roofs in Roland Park, Guilford, Homeland, and Mount Washington get a body-and-edge examination for cracked, chipped, and dislodged slates. Row house roofs in Canton, Fells Point, Federal Hill, and Patterson Park add parapet wall flashing checks, built-in box gutter membrane inspection, and chimney detail review. Older Mount Vernon and Bolton Hill homes get attic-side ice dam moisture checks. Soft-metal corroboration (AC condenser fins, gutter aprons, downspouts) is documented across every property to support the storm event. We photograph every finding, take measurements that match insurance scoping standards, and produce a written scope of repair your carrier can act on.

What does Maryland law allow a roofing contractor to do, and what is it not allowed to do?

What we are licensed and permitted to do as a Maryland roofing contractor: inspect your roof completely, photograph every finding with date-stamped images, take measurements to insurance scoping standards, produce a written scope of repair your carrier can act on, meet with your adjuster on-site to walk through the damage findings, and install the repair you authorize. What we are not allowed to do, and what Maryland law specifically prohibits a roofing contractor from doing: adjust, negotiate, settle, value, or maximize claims on your behalf. Those activities require a licensed Maryland public adjuster. We also do not accept Assignment of Benefits in any form, and we do not offer compensation, gifts, or anything of value as an inducement for filing an insurance claim. Any Maryland roofing contractor advertising claim negotiation, claim maximization, or we fight insurance is operating outside their license.

When should I get an inspection after a storm?

Within 30 days of the storm event for any visible damage, and within 90 days if your neighbors filed claims even if you have not noticed anything from the ground. Hail bruising lets water track under the shingles for months before a ceiling stain shows up. By then your filing window is often closing and the carrier reclassifies the damage as wear-and-tear, which is not covered.

Can you document hail damage that is not visible from the ground?

Yes. That is the entire point of the inspection. Hailstones larger than a dime bruise the asphalt mat under the granules without lifting the granule layer. The shingle looks fine from the driveway, but the impact compresses the mat so it sheds granules over the next 12-18 months and water tracks under the lap. We photograph every impact at close range, measure the square footage, and the written scope documents what is invisible from the ground.

Do I get the written scope to keep, or do you send it directly to my carrier?

The written scope is yours. We send it to you. You decide whether to file a claim and which document to hand the carrier. We are not on the call with your insurance company unless you specifically ask us to clarify a technical question in writing.

Are you a public adjuster?

No. We are a licensed roofing contractor (MHIC #146204 in Maryland; licensed and active in Florida). Public adjusters are licensed insurance professionals who negotiate and settle claims on a homeowner's behalf. That is a different license and a different scope of work. If you need someone to negotiate with your carrier, hire a licensed public adjuster. We will install the repair regardless of who advocates for the claim.

Will you handle my deductible or waive it?

No. Waiving, rebating, absorbing, or paying any portion of your deductible is insurance fraud in every state we operate in, and a felony in Florida specifically. Any contractor who offers to do that is offering to commit a felony with you. We do not. Your deductible is what you pay; the insurance covers the rest of the qualifying repair.

How long is the inspection? Do I need to be home?

A typical inspection runs 45-90 minutes depending on roof size. Ideally an adult is home so we can walk through the findings with you and answer questions in person, but if your schedule is tight we can inspect, photograph, and email the written scope the same day.

What does an inspection cost?

The inspection is free. No upfront cost, no hidden fee, no commitment to use Supreme for the repair if your claim is approved. You keep the written scope either way.
Storm Claim Window

Maryland Storm Claim Windows Close Faster Than You Think.

Maryland insurance policies vary by carrier, but most require prompt reporting after a storm event. The longer you wait, the more the carrier can argue the damage worsened from neglect rather than the storm itself. Hail bruising lets water under the shingles for months before a ceiling stain shows up, often right when your claim window is closing. A free inspection now catches the damage while it still qualifies.

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