Evaluation

The second step to recovering your siding claim money is Evaluation.

The claim process begins with an on-site inspection on your property by an insured, experienced field technician. During the initial on-site visit, we will identify the manufacturer of your siding or other building materials, evaluate your damages, collect and produce documentation and file the necessary paperwork with the correct settlement administrator. Our initial on-site visit can take from 20 minutes to an hour. At times, it will be necessary to visit your property during the settlement process.

We operate on a "pay-for-performance" basis, therefore, eliminating any risk on the part of the property owner. Our fees are contingent on recovery and do not require any out-of-pocket costs. There is never a charge until a cash settlement is documented and paid to you.

When qualified, what happens next?

Please contact our office before you make any repairs to your siding during the claim process. Repairs made prior to completion of your claim may reduce your lawsuit damage award.

• We review your paperwork for accuracy and if needed, we will request additional documentation. We forward all documents to the class action claims administrator.
• The claims administrator assigns the claim to the court-appointed inspection company within four weeks.
• On average, the claim process takes six months. Second inspections and audits may require an additional four months.
• Your property should be inspected by a court inspector within three months.
• During the claim process, court inspectors and/or auditors may visit your property to inspect the siding. The court-appointed inspection firm audits their inspectors, so you may see more than one inspector on your property.
• Based on the accuracy of siding lawsuit settlement results, ClaimSource One may reject the offer and request a second inspection. A second inspection may result in a higher settlement amount.
• Please be assured we are tracking your siding claim and will contact you only if additional information is required.

On average, the claim process takes up to six months.
Second inspections and audits can add an additional 60 to 180 days.

If the siding on your home does not qualify, here are some maintenance tips for extending the life of your siding.