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Expert public insurance adjuster in Dallas–Fort Worth

Hail, wind, tornado, and fire claims across Dallas, Fort Worth, and North Texas, for commercial, multifamily, and residential property.

Dallas–Fort Worth

Storm and fire claims in Dallas–Fort Worth

North Texas sits in one of the most hail-prone parts of the country. A single spring storm can damage thousands of roofs in an afternoon, and large hail claims are where insurer estimates most often miss roof systems, rooftop equipment, and code upgrades.

DFW also sees tornadoes and damaging straight-line wind. The December 2015 tornado through Garland and Rowlett and the October 2019 tornado in North Dallas both hit homes, apartments, and commercial buildings. Art measures every building, builds a line-by-line estimate, and works the claim until the number is right.

Common claims

What Art sees most in Dallas–Fort Worth

Hail

Shingle, metal, tile, and TPO roofs, skylights, gutters, and HVAC units, often across several buildings.

Tornado & straight-line wind

Structural damage, roofs, windows, fences, and water intrusion after the storm.

Multifamily & HOA claims

Many buildings on one policy: every roof, unit, and common area needs to be counted.

Commercial roofs & rooftop units

Low-slope roofs and RTUs that insurers price as repairs when they need replacement.

Code upgrades

Ordinance or law coverage for work the city requires during repairs.

Fire & smoke

Structure, contents, and business income while the property is down.

Two ways Art can help

Public adjuster or appraiser

Expert public insurance adjuster

Art handles the whole claim: policy review, documentation, estimate, and negotiation. Paid a percentage of the settlement, capped at 10% by Texas law. How public adjusting works

Insurance appraiser

When the insurer agrees the loss is covered but disagrees on the amount, Art values it as your appraiser. Fee quoted in writing. How appraisal works

One role per claim, never both. A free review tells you which one fits.

Communities served

Serving Dallas–Fort Worth

  • Dallas
  • Fort Worth
  • Arlington
  • Plano
  • Irving
  • Garland
  • Frisco
  • McKinney
  • Grand Prairie
  • Denton
  • Mesquite
  • Carrollton
  • Richardson
  • Lewisville
  • Allen
  • Mansfield
  • Southlake
  • Keller
  • Rowlett
  • Rockwall

Questions

Dallas–Fort Worth claim FAQ

How long do I have to file a hail claim in Texas?

It depends on your policy. Many policies set a deadline measured from the date of the storm, and some are as short as a year. Waiting also makes it harder to prove which storm caused the damage, so it pays to get the roof inspected and documented soon after a hail event.

Do I need a public adjuster or an appraiser for my DFW claim?

If the claim is new, stalled, or partly denied, a public adjuster can handle the whole claim. If the insurer agrees the hail damage is covered but pays far less than your contractor's bid, appraisal may settle the amount. Art takes one role per claim and will tell you which one fits after a free review.

Does Art work claims across the whole Metroplex?

Yes. Art works claims across Dallas, Fort Worth, and the surrounding cities, including Arlington, Plano, Irving, Garland, Frisco, McKinney, Denton, and Rockwall.

Free claim review in Dallas–Fort Worth

Tell Art about the property and the damage. He'll call within one business day and tell you what your claim may be missing.

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