The full sweep
Walk the home top to base after a wind blow. Roof: lift, bent, or lost shingles; hurt flash and vents (see roof fix). Siding: cracked or lost slabs — each gap lets water in. Windows: cracked glass, bent frames; seals can fail and leak in the next rain. Gutters: torn gutters dump water at the base; hurt soffits let rain in the loft. Fences and sheds: tend to fall first. Trees: limbs on wires need a licensed tree pro. Never DIY near lines.
Hidden harm
Wind hurts frames where you can't see: loose deck, weak flash that leaks only in driving rain, seals that fail months on. A loft check — light through the deck, stains below — finds what the yard walk misses. After a hard blow, a pro check is worth it before you tell your insurer it is "just looks."
Quick holds that count
Board smashed glass with plywood (see board-up). Tarp bare spots. Pin loose gutters to shed water from the base. Photo it all with the photo list. Wind harm gets under-shot, since it looks small from the street.
Claim and hire tips
File with the Florida claim steps. Mind your hurricane deductible. Each trade needs its Florida license: roof, build, glass. Check at myfloridalicense.com. Wind blows bring door crews. Read the scam guide first.