Assessment

Post-Storm and Emergency Assessment

What the weather did, what is unsafe to use right now, and what has to be repaired first. Best booked within 48 hours.

The person who does this work

Real, vetted professionals from right here in Metro Detroit. Tap a name to read their profile, or meet the whole team.

After a storm, a power event or any sudden weather damage.

The request form is further down this page. Nothing is charged and nothing is committed.

What this assessment checks

Every point below is walked in person and written down. Nothing here is a phone call or a form.

01

Approach and exterior access

  • Debris blocking the walkway or driveway
  • Fallen branches and trees
  • Uneven or damaged walking surfaces
  • Slip hazards from water, mud or ice
  • Exterior lighting that has stopped working
SM Senior Home Services, approach and exterior access, part of What this assessment checks
02

Roof and gutters, seen from the ground

  • Missing or damaged shingles
  • Visible sagging or structural concern
  • Gutters loose, detached or clogged
  • Downspouts disconnected
  • Debris built up at the roof edges
SM Senior Home Services, roof and gutters, seen from the ground, part of What this assessment checks
03

Siding and exterior structure

  • Loose or missing siding
  • Visible cracks or impact damage
  • Water intrusion points
  • Damage around doors and windows
SM Senior Home Services, siding and exterior structure, part of What this assessment checks
04

Windows and doors

  • Broken or cracked glass
  • Loose frames or seals
  • Water leaking at windows and doors
  • Doors that no longer seal or close
SM Senior Home Services, windows and doors, part of What this assessment checks
05

Yard and perimeter safety

  • Hanging limbs and unstable trees
  • Fence damage
  • Ground erosion or pooling water
  • Trip hazards from debris
SM Senior Home Services, yard and perimeter safety, part of What this assessment checks
06

Basement and water intrusion

  • Standing water
  • Damp walls and floors
  • Active leaks
  • Sump pump working
  • Signs of water damage
07

Electrical safety, visual

  • Exposed or wet wiring
  • Outlets and switches affected by water
  • The impact of the power outage
  • Unsafe generator or extension cord use
SM Senior Home Services, electrical safety, visual, part of What this assessment checks
08

Interior damage and safety

  • Ceiling stains or sagging
  • Wall damage
  • Floor damage, buckling or warping
  • Slip hazards from water and debris
SM Senior Home Services, interior damage and safety, part of What this assessment checks
09

Immediate risks

  • Active leak or flooding
  • Structural concern
  • Electrical hazard
  • Blocked entry or exit
  • Conditions that are not safe to live in

What you get at the end

A low, moderate or high rating, immediate actions, follow-up repairs, and photographs of the exterior damage, the roof or gutter issue, window and door damage, interior water damage and any major hazard. A written summary you can give to an insurer or a repair crew.

Bundles that include this assessment

Booking more than one assessment on the same visit is usually the reason people bundle. Each bundle below already contains this assessment, so choosing a bundle covers it. You are never asked to pay for the same assessment twice, and you can request a whole bundle from the form on this page.

Post-Storm Recovery

Event driven, best booked within 48 hours. The storm damage review paired with an everyday safety check.

This bundle already includes the Post-Storm and Emergency Assessment. Ask for the bundle and that is covered, so it is never charged twice.

Request the Post-Storm Recovery bundle

The other assessments

Request the Post-Storm and Emergency Assessment

Choose one. A bundle already includes this assessment, so picking the bundle covers it and you are never charged for the same visit twice. Leave it as it is if you would rather we advised you. We price it for you personally and nothing is charged here.

One quick check, so we know you are a person

Or call (313) 942-9788

Putting several different services together, not only assessments? The full quote builder opens with this assessment already ticked and lets you add everything else in one place. The short form above is here so that a single assessment never needs a second page.

Talk to a real person.

A leaky faucet, a fall risk, a check-in cadence to set up. One phone call gets you to a person who can actually help.

One quick check, so we know you are a person