Certified Catastrophic Event Damage Reports

When hail or severe storms damage your home in Calgary, Airdrie, Cochrane, Okotoks, Olds or Red-Deer, Inspection Experts delivers certified inspections that help your insurance claim move faster. Our licensed inspectors provide detailed photos, measurements, and insurer‑ready reports — giving you peace of mind and speeding up the claims process.

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Alberta’s communities have faced repeated severe weather disasters — from the Calgary flood in 2013 ($1.8 billion in insured losses) to billion‑dollar hailstorms in Calgary and surrounding towns. In 2024 alone, severe weather shattered records with $8.5 billion in insured losses nationwide, with Alberta storms among the hardest‑hit.

Inspection Experts Calgary provides Certified Catastrophic Event Damage Reports to help homeowners in Calgary, Airdrie, Cochrane, Okotoks, Olds, and Red Deer protect their claims. Our inspectors are licensed under the Government of Alberta and trained through AmeriSpec Academy, ensuring reports meet insurer schema requirements, track site attendance time, and integrate seamlessly with Xactimate workflows.

Each report includes high‑resolution photos, precise measurements, cause and extent notes, and certified inspector verification. Delivered within 24–48 hours, these reports give homeowners the insurance‑ready evidence needed to move claims forward quickly and reduce disputes.

Alberta continues to experience an alarming trend in severe weather events… this was the third straight year in which the province saw significant insured damage from hail, wind and rain.” — Insurance Bureau of Canada

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Certified Catastrophic Event (CAT) Damage Report?

A Certified CAT Report is an insurance‑ready inspection document prepared by licensed inspectors. It includes photos, measurements, and verified notes on the cause and extent of damage from hail, storms, floods, or fire.

Why do I need a CAT Report after hail, flood, or fire damage?

Insurance companies require clear, unbiased documentation to process claims. A CAT Report speeds up the claim process, reduces disputes, and ensures your home’s damage is recorded by a certified professional.

How fast will I receive my report?

InspectionExperts delivers reports within 24–48 hours, meeting insurer schema requirements for site attendance time and report delivery time.

Are your inspectors licensed?

Yes. All inspectors are licensed under the Government of Alberta and trained through AmeriSpec Academy, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Do CAT Reports integrate with insurance systems?

Yes. Our reports are designed to integrate with Xactimate workflows and insurer claim lifecycles, making them trusted by adjusters, agents, and carriers.

Which areas do you serve?

We provide Certified CAT Reports across Calgary, Airdrie, Cochrane, Okotoks, Olds, and Red Deer, supporting homeowners throughout Central Alberta.

How do CAT Reports differ from regular home inspections?

Regular inspections focus on property condition for buyers or sellers. CAT Reports are specialized for catastrophic events, documenting damage in a format insurers require for claims.

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