Storm Damage to Your Roof or Solar? We do Insurance Repairs Work in SEQ
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South East Queensland is famous for severe weather—from intense summer hail storms and severe downpours to sudden wind gusts that throw tree branches onto rooftops.
When storm damage strikes your home, filing an insurance claim is usually stress-free, but getting the actual repair work completed safely and correctly can quickly become overwhelming.
Whether your roof has lost tiles, your metal sheeting is severely dented by hail, or your solar panels were damaged and tripped your inverter, we do your insurance repairs.
Common Types of Roof & Solar Insurance Claims
Severe weather across SEQ leads to a variety of structural and electrical insurance claims, including:
- Storm and Hail Damage to Solar Panels: Cracked protective glass on solar modules, internal cell damage, or water ingress that triggers an inverter earth fault.
- Impact Damage from Hail, Falling Branches and flying debri: Smashed roof tiles, dented metal roof sheets, or crushed solar mounting rails.
- High Winds & Lifted Sheeting: Loose flashing, ridge capping torn away, or roof tiles displaced during severe gales.
- Water Ingress & Ceiling Leaks: Leaks caused by storm-damaged roof seals, broken tiles, or compromised rooftop isolators.
Step-by-Step: The Insurance Repair Process
If you need to make an insurance claim for your roof or solar setup, following these steps ensures a smooth process:
Step 1: Make Your Home Safe & Lodge the Claim
If water is leaking into your home or power has tripped, contact your insurer immediately to lodge a claim. Make a record of your Claim Reference Number.
Step 2: Document the Damage
Take clear photos and videos from ground level of any visible damage, fallen debris, or ceiling water marks. Do not climb onto a wet or damaged roof yourself.
Step 3: Get an Independent Builder’s Quote & Assessment
Your insurer may send an assessor, but as the homeowner, you have the right to choose your preferred licensed builder to inspect the damage and provide an itemized scope of work.
Step 4: Authorisation & Repair Execution
Once your insurer approves the quote, your builder completes the repairs, coordinates high-risk trade safety, and submits final compliance certificates.
Why You Need a Builder Who Handles BOTH Roofs & Solar
One of the biggest headaches homeowners face during an insurance repair is split trade responsibility:
- A roofing company says they can fix the tiles, but they won't touch the solar panels.
- An electrician says they can replace the solar panels, but they won't touch the broken roof tiles underneath.
This leads to delays, extra call-out fees, and finger-pointing if a leak occurs later.
Because Rudd Family Builders & Solar holds both a QBCC Open Builder's License (15485031 CAE Solar Pty Ltd) and accredited solar qualifications, we handle the entire repair under one roof. We safely isolate and remove damaged solar arrays, repair or restore the underlying roof structure, reinstall the solar system, and test everything for full safety compliance.
Have an Insurance Repair Quote in SEQ?
Contact our local team today or call 07 5477 0610 to speak directly to the Rudd Family Team.
