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Contractor tells Wallsburg council hail damage found on dozens of roofs; urges insurance claims to avoid costly replacements later
Summary
Jeremy Key of Bartlett Roofing told the council he inspected more than 50 properties after an October hailstorm and has helped 43 homeowners get insurance approval for roof replacements; he advised notifying insurers within one year and said full tear‑offs are likely for widespread hail damage.
Jeremy Key of Bartlett Roofing briefed the Wallsburg Town Council on hail damage to town and private roofs, explaining how hail bruises shingles and accelerates deterioration. Key said he had inspected more than 50 properties since an October storm and helped secure insurance approval for 43 of them; he recommended the town assess town-owned buildings and initiate claims before the one‑year notice period expires.
Key described common adjuster procedures and said widespread hail damage typically requires a full tear‑off rather than an overlay. He advised the council that insurance companies "cannot penalize you for filing a claim" and that many insurers allow a year from the storm to file; once approved most carriers give a year to complete the work. Council members asked about cost ranges and agreed to follow up to identify the town’s insurance carrier, deductible exposure and the potential to pursue a claim for town‑owned buildings such as the pump house, restrooms and pavilion.
