Storm Damage Clearance Certificate
A clearance certificate should be obtained shortly after a storm event.A certificate is issued to provide homeowners peace of mind that they have not sustained hail or storm related damages from any recent storm activity.
When should you get a certificate?
It is recommended that you obtain a certificate shortly after an event. Our certificates are free to any postcode that has been identified as having had a storm event.
Storm events can be declared by The Insurance Council of Australia.
Who is responsible for ensuring the property has no damages?
The homeowner is liable for any damages not declared to their insurance provider in a timely manner. Undeclared damages lead to future maintenance issues and worse, future costs at your expense.
Who can issue homeowners with a S.D.C.C?
An assesor must have an active Australian Finacial Services Licence and the knowledge and skills of relevant storm damage assessments. A competent person must not issue a clearance certificate unless satisfied the property is free from visible damage
What type of storm damage typically excludes homeowners from obtaining a S.D.C.C?
Damage: - caused by strong winds- caused by heavy rainfall and/or hailstones - caused by fallen trees and other debris- caused by the escape of rainwater from pipes, drains, or gutters
Queensland Homeowner's Must Take Action
What is your post storm plan?
Even though we live in the 'Sunshine State' facts are we have some of the wildest storms in Australia. The latest one to be deemed a catastrophe by The Insurance Council of Australia was on October 31. It consisted of severe thunderstorms with large hail that struck surrounding areas of Brisbane, Ipswich, Gold Coast and even the Sunshine Coast.
Unfortunately minor and even major damages have remained undetected to many homeowners. The storm can leave homes with water intrusions, cracked windows, damaged roofing and damaged external structures. These items should all be assessed thoroughly, they pose a risk to your property's condition.
Post storm requirements and obligations can be complex and often homeowners do not know where to begin, if at all.
Home Assess will provide a solution at NO COST, if you are a Queensland Homeowner that resides in a storm affected area.
"It is truly vital that a post storm property assessment is completed shortly after an event by an licenced storm damage assessor".
Undetected damages laying dormant from any storm can lead to future water intrusions, harmful mould could develop, roof rust and your property may even of been unexpectedly depreciated This inspection will highlight any damage and maintenance issues. Home Assess will assist homeowner's obtain a property inspection report. This program has successfully saved homeowner's thousand's of dollars.
Don't wait until it is too late!
