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Real Numbers

What Roofing Contractors
Actually Recover.

These are representative results from real claims. Contractor names are withheld for privacy. The numbers are not projections — they're what was approved by the carrier.

Several $k

Typical additional recovery per supplement claim

$100k+

Added annually for contractors at 2 claims/week

24 hrs

Average time from file to delivered supplement

20,000+

Estimates and supplements completed

Residential Hail · Supplement

South Carolina Roofing Contractor

Carrier paid

$13,847.22

After supplement

$17,691.04

Recovered

+$3,843.82

Carrier missed starter strip on eaves and rakes, used incorrect waste factor, and omitted the high-profile ridge cap upgrade. Corrected quantities pulled from EagleView. Supplement approved without pushback.

Wind Damage · Residential Supplement

Georgia Roofing Contractor

Carrier paid

$16,412.58

After supplement

$23,189.73

Recovered

+$6,777.15

Step flashing, ice & water shield in valleys, and drip edge were all missing or underquantified in the original scope. Supplement submitted with full documentation and approved within two weeks.

Hail Damage · Residential Supplement

North Carolina Roofing Contractor

Carrier paid

$12,083.41

After supplement

$16,934.67

Recovered

+$4,851.26

Original scope omitted starter strip on rakes, used the wrong shingle quantity, and missed the steep charge on an 8/12 pitch. Straightforward supplement — no dispute required.

Storm Damage · Supplement with Gutters

Utah Roofing Contractor

Carrier paid

$19,217.88

After supplement

$24,461.53

Recovered

+$5,243.65

Gutters and downspouts were left off the scope entirely despite visible storm damage. Fascia damage documented and added. Full gutter system included and approved.

Hail & Wind · Residential Supplement

Hawaii Roofing Contractor

Carrier paid

$21,774.30

After supplement

$29,312.91

Recovered

+$7,538.61

Flashing items were missing throughout. Dumpster size was undersized for the scope. Island material pricing adjustments applied. Supplement approved on first submission.

Denied Roof Claim · Full Overturn

South Carolina Roofing Contractor

Carrier paid

$0.00 (denied)

After supplement

$20,844.17

Recovered

+$20,844.17

Carrier denied the roof as maintenance-related. We documented storm causation with photo timeline, satellite imagery, and a detailed scope. Adjuster reversed the denial on re-inspection. Full replacement approved.

Partial Scope · Overturn to Full Replacement

Georgia Roofing Contractor

Carrier paid

$5,618.44 (partial)

After supplement

$24,071.29

Recovered

+$18,452.85

Carrier approved only three squares of spot repairs. We submitted a supplement with full EagleView measurements and documented matching requirement under Georgia code. Full replacement approved after one round of carrier follow-up.

Ongoing Supplement Relationship

Active SC/GA Contractor (Weekly Volume)

Additional Recovery

+$100k+/yr

Contractor submitting 2 claims per week. Average supplement adds several thousand dollars per approved claim. Over 12 months, that compounds into six figures in additional approved money — on top of what the carrier already paid.

Results vary by claim, carrier, damage type, and documentation. These examples reflect actual approved outcomes but are not a guarantee of specific recovery amounts. Every claim is different.

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