House destroyed by big tree

[Mr. Goodbar]

Anyone ever had to deal with a tree landing in your living room destroying your house? My brother just bought this house in May and is destroyed now. Any tips or advice dealing with this would be helpful as he is lost on what to do right now or company recommendations that deal with this mess.

Neighbors tree that fell into his house

 

[Just1more]

Insurance company should be the first call. They will walk him through it

 

[WallsGa]

Call the insurance company, and prepare to be infuriated dealing with the process

 

[the_great_white]

Just incase they get screwy, start looking for an independent adjuster to be ready.

 

[DanKATL]

Get the insurance claim started and watch out for the scammer tree guys that follow storms like this. If he has a local insurance agent, frequently they'll have a list of reliable contractors that deal with stuff like that. Keep track of every little expense.

 

[Mr. Goodbar]

Get the insurance claim started and watch out for the scammer tree guys that follow storms like this. If he has a local insurance agent, frequently they'll have a list of reliable contractors that deal with stuff like that. Keep track of every little expense.

I figured their would be more scammers than that, cheapskate contractors trying to get money building it back up doing ****ty work to get insurance money

 

[WallsGa]

I figured their would be more scammers than that, cheapskate contractors trying to get money building it back up doing ****ty work to get insurance money

What county is he in?

 

[Mr. Goodbar]

What county is he in?

Dekalb I think, typical dumbass white person moving into the fixed up houses with crackheads and prostitutes one street over

 

[DanKATL]

I figured their would be more scammers than that, cheapskate contractors trying to get money building it back up doing ****ty work to get insurance money

There's also the cash up front and insurance scam "roofers" that will drive through after a big storm too.


On the other hand, I've heard of local tree companies going through a neighborhood dealing with problems as a community service. They just show up, do the thing and move on.

 

[KOMRAD]

Is your brother's name Zach?
Same thing happened to my new neighbor in Dekalb.
Its devastating. I hope the insurance company puts things back together quickly.