After hurricane damage, and before any repairs begin, these are the areas of a property most likely to have been affected:
- The roof and wall envelope for wind uplift and water intrusion from above.
- Ground-level water intrusion separately from wind-driven rain from above.
- Windows, doors, and any breached openings that let water in.
- Mechanical and electrical systems exposed to water.
See the first-24-hours guide for what to do before and while documenting this damage, and how reported hurricane measurements translate to property damage.