Now we will move into the portion of the assessment where we assess the actual damage to the home.

It is important to remember that there is a difference between the damage that has been done to a structure and deferred maintenance.

Think about what repairs would be needed to bring the home back to its pre-damage condition. For example, paint that is peeling off the exterior of the structure or windows that have not been replaced for many years is simply old and would not count towards the percent damaged estimate.