Case Study: Delivering Rapid Response Inspections and Tarping Services After Back-to-Back Hurricanes
Overview
In a span of just two weeks, a category 4 (Helene) and a category 3 (Milton) hurricane devastated the Southeastern United States. The damage left tens of thousands of homes in urgent need of attention, including emergency tarping and comprehensive inspections to assess the full extent of the damage caused by the storms.
About Seek Now Emergency Inspection & Tarping Services
Seek Now, a trusted partner to market-dominant companies across the insurance and real estate industries, has been providing emergency tarping & inspection services for over 10 years. Our specialized offering – Solo 360™ Inspection -– is used by over 150 insurance carriers and includes roof, interior, and exterior inspections, covering homes from top to bottom, ensuring that immediate needs are addressed.
Recognizing the growing demand for these services in the Single-Family Rental (SFR) space, Seek Now expanded its Solo 360™ Inspection offering to SFR clients this year, delivering the same trusted services we’re known for in the property & casualty space.
Results
Seek Now’s quick mobilization after Hurricanes Helene and Milton resulted in:
- 60,000+ homes inspected within 30 days 96,000 homes were inspected
- 13,000+ tarping jobs completed within 30 days
- 6-hour average response time for emergency tarping
Approach
During the height of hurricane season, Seek Now deploys our dedicated fleet of inspectors to the most affected areas, delivering fast, reliable, and on-demand tarping services. Our Solo 360™ Inspection Services offered clients flexibility, with options for exterior, roof, and interior inspections, as well as emergency tarping services when needed.
Exterior, Roof, and Interior Inspections: Comprehensive assessments with detailed documentation, including condition reports, measurements, labeled photos, virtual walkthroughs, and dimensional data. Delivered promptly as a complete PDF to ensure nothing is overlooked.
Emergency Tarping Services: With our on-demand service we arrive first, collect all damage data pre-tarp and only tarp what is necessary, helping clients save money while ensuring that their properties are protected.
Reduced Cycle Time: Our efficient processes and skilled team enable fast response, minimizing delays and protecting your property. Prompt action often reduces or eliminates the need for additional site visits, saving time and resources while ensuring peace of mind.
Repair & Remodel Estimating Services: Leveraging our detailed inspections and licensed in-house estimating team, customers have access to accurate, tailored estimates. Choose between line-item or range-based formats to help prioritize repairs.
Conclusion
With a national footprint and purpose-built technology, Seek Now continues to deliver scalable, on-demand emergency inspection and tarping services. By protecting homes and mitigating damage, Seek Now ensures that properties impacted by major weather events receive the highest level of care and attention when they need it most.
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