Storm-Damage Documentation Checklist
Storm damage can feel stressful fast. This **free downloadable PDF** helps you organize photos, notes, and key details after hail or wind so you can keep better records before you contact your insurance company or talk with contractors.
What this free checklist is and why it helps
The Storm-Damage Documentation Checklist is a simple PDF for homeowners who want to record possible siding damage in a clear way. It is made for common storm situations, like hail marks, cracked panels, loose pieces, dents, or wind damage.
Good documentation can help you stay organized. It can also make it easier to compare what different contractors say they see. If you are early in the process, this checklist gives you a place to start before the details get confusing.
SidingLedger is a free matching service. We do not inspect homes, handle claims, or do siding work. We help homeowners learn what to ask and get matched with licensed, insured, and bonded siding contractors near them.
If you also want a rough idea of pricing, see typical siding costs.
How to use the checklist
Use the checklist as soon as it is safe after the storm.
- Walk around your home carefully and take wide photos first.
- Take closer photos of any visible damage from different angles.
- Write down the date of the storm, what you noticed, and which sides of the home were affected.
- Save photos and notes together so you can find them later.
- Contact licensed, insured, and bonded siding contractors for written inspections, scope, and pricing details.
Important: Verify the contractor's license, insurance, and bond yourself. Get the price and scope in writing before any deposit. Follow local permit and code rules. Be careful with storm-chasers who pressure you to sign right away.
For help checking a contractor before you hire, read how to vet a siding contractor.
What’s inside the free PDF
Next step: compare options carefully
After you document the damage, the next step is to compare your repair or replacement options carefully. Real siding prices are estimates only, usually shown as typical per-square-foot ranges, and the final price depends on home size and height, material, removal of old siding, site conditions, and your area.
You can review typical siding costs and, when you are ready, use our free service to get matched with local licensed, insured, and bonded siding contractors.
Take your time. Compare written scopes. Ask questions. And do not let anyone rush you into signing on the spot after a storm.
This free PDF helps you take photos and notes after hail or wind damage. It helps you stay organized before talking to insurance or contractors.