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Weathering the Storm: Preparedness for Hurricanes vs. Midsummer Storms in Florida

Florida’s storms don’t pull punches. From full-blown hurricanes to sudden midsummer whirls, your home and business are at risk every season. By understanding these weather events and arming yourself with a Matterport 3D scan, you can turn uncertainty into confidence. A Matterport scan captures the pre-disaster condition of your home and personal items in full 3D with notes and descriptions —making you ready to face whatever Mother Nature throws your way

The Two Faces of Florida’s Tempests

1. Hurricanes

  • Scale and Duration: Forming over warm ocean waters, hurricanes can rage for days, packing sustained winds from 74 mph (Category 1) up to 157 mph+ (Category 5).

  • Warning Time: Thanks to satellite monitoring, you typically get 48–72 hours of advance notice—plenty of time to gather supplies, board windows, and secure outdoor items.

  • Primary Risks: Storm surge, prolonged heavy rain, flooding inland, and catastrophic wind damage.

2. Midsummer Storms

  • Intensity in a Flash: These pop-up squalls can unleash tropical-force gusts (40–75 mph), torrential downpours, and even spin up brief tornadoes with minimal lead time.

  • Warning Time: Often less than an hour. Cell-phone alerts help, but you’ll need to act fast.

  • Primary Risks: Roof damage from flying debris, localized flooding, fallen trees, and broken windows.

Why Preparation Is Non-Negotiable

  1. Property Protection: Even a short, fierce thunderstorm can rip off shingles or send tree limbs crashing through your roof. A single broken window during a 60 mph gust can lead to interior flooding.

  2. Insurance Efficiency: Proper documentation is the difference between a smooth claim and a months-long headache. Insurers expect clear “before and after” evidence—without it, approvals stall, repairs lag, and out-of-pocket bills mount.

  3. Peace of Mind: When the sky darkens, there’s value in knowing you’ve done everything you can. A detailed 3D scan removes guesswork and shows you exactly where your home stands.

Mitigating Mayhem with Matterport 3D Scans

  1. Crystal-Clear Documentation

    • We capture every angle of your property—interior and exterior—in a single, interactive 3D model.

    • High-resolution imagery gives your adjuster everything they need to fast-track claims.

  2. Virtual Risk Assessment

    • Walk through your home from your couch and pinpoint weak spots: an aging skylight, overhanging branches, or a patio that needs reinforcement.

    • Share your model with contractors to get precise quotes—no need for repeat site visits.

  3. Strategic Storm-Prep Planning

    • Use the digital twin to plot where to place sandbags, board up windows, or tie down lawn furniture.

    • Export floor plans and measurements in seconds, then order materials without measuring tapes.

  4. FEMA Compliance, Simplified

    • When repairs or rebuilds hit that 50 percent “substantial damage” threshold, you’re required to meet current building codes–even for items that are not damaged, adding possibly thousands to the cost.

    • Our scan’s exact measurements and condition reports make code-upgrade plans straightforward. By showing your property’s condition before the damage, adjusters can adequately assess the value of your property and help keep the cost of repairs under 50% of the value. 

  5. Post-Storm Recovery

    • Compare “before” and “after” snapshots side by side to speed up contractor work.

    • Use virtual fly-throughs to document damage remotely, reducing on-site traffic during cleanup.

How It Works

  1. Schedule Your Scan Contact us online for a time that fits your calendar. Most homes take Two-Three hours scan, based on the size of the property.

  2. On-Site Capture A high-definition 3D camera collects 10,000+ data points per square foot.

  3. Processing & Delivery Within 48 hours, you receive a secure link to your interactive 3D model, floor plans, and high-res images.

  4. Ongoing Access Store your model online for instant reference—grant access to insurance reps, contractors, or family members as needed.

Serving Tampa Bay, Sarasota & Bradenton
No matter where you live, brings the same premium scanning service and local expertise to keep you ready.

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