Understanding what existed before a storm can be just as important as documenting what happened afterward. Pre-loss photos and property records can help distinguish existing conditions from storm damage and help clarify what is actually required to repair the property.

What months of heat and dry weather may have hidden from view, and why the first major rainfall shouldn't be the first test of a building's roof, drainage, and exterior systems.

A strengthening El Niño could bring a very different weather pattern to Texas this fall and winter. While no one can predict exactly what that means for an individual property, changing weather patterns make now a good time for Texas property owners to evaluate roofs, drainage systems, exterior building components, and previous repairs before sustained rain and severe weather return.