Prepared by a Queensland insurance assessor who reviews residential storm damage claims

Following storms, insurers routinely identify pre-existing maintenance issues that can result in reduced, delayed, or declined claims.

This checklist helps homeowners identify common roofing and drainage risks before a storm, when they can still be addressed and documented to reduce future claim risk.

For Queensland homeowners & landlords preparing for storm season

Queensland storm season doesn’t usually create roof problems — it exposes existing ones.

StormGuard is a simple, practical checklist designed to help Queensland homeowners and landlords identify common roof maintenance weak points before storms lead to leaks, internal damage, or insurance claim disputes.

What this guide helps you do

• Identify common roof maintenance issues before storm season
• Reduce the risk of leaks caused by overlooked weak points
• Understand the areas insurers commonly assess after storm damage
• Record clear notes you can show a roofer or trade
• Maintain a simple roof maintenance record for future reference

✔ Easy-to-follow checklist

✔ Designed for Queensland conditions

✔ Suitable for tiled and metal roofs

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A$4.95 — PDF format

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Why this guide was created

This guide was prepared by an insurance assessor who regularly reviews residential storm damage claims across Queensland.

Repeatedly, storm-related damage is found to occur at locations where pre-existing maintenance issues were already present — such as deteriorated ridge capping, failed sealants, blocked gutters, or loose fixings.

StormGuard was created to help property owners understand these common vulnerabilities and take simple, practical steps to reduce avoidable damage before storm season.

What’s included

• Roof type identification checklist
• Tiled roof inspection items (ridge capping, bedding & pointing)
• Metal roof inspection items (flashings, fixings & penetrations)
• Gutter and downpipe checks
• Visual roof structure checks
• Maintenance record log
• Homeowner / landlord declaration page

Who this guide is for

• Homeowners preparing for storm season
• Landlords managing residential properties
• Property owners wanting a practical pre-storm checklist

Who this guide is not for

• Structural certification
• Insurance claim assessments
• Compliance or condition reporting

Important to understand

• This guide provides general maintenance guidance only
• It is not a building inspection, compliance certificate, or structural assessment
• Where concerns are identified, a licensed and suitably qualified professional should be engaged

A simple, low-cost step to help reduce preventable storm damage — before the next storm arrives.