Damages Caused by Extreme
Weather Require Improved
Roofing Systems
Just Patios
The condition of homes in Sunshine Coast has become more critical than ever as climate change continuously
impacts lives in various ways. As rising temperatures and unpredictable precipitation patterns become more
commonplace, homeowners need to ensure the condition of their homes, specifically their roofs.
Homeowners that notice any faults in their roofing systems shouldn’t hesitate to contact a roofing service
provider to fix their roofs. The following statistics paint a distressing image of homes with roofing in poor
condition.
Water Damage to Queensland Homes in Figures
Major car insurer RACQ reported receiving more than 65,000 home and motor claims for storm, hail, and
flood damage over the past couple of years. Moreover, they expect the figure to increase as extreme
climates become more commonplace.
The Insurance Council of Australia presents equally worrying figures for Brisbane homeowners: of the $652
million insurance claims made on the East Coast during 2020-21, $443 million were on private properties.
The average cost of every claim due to flood and storm damage amounted to $12,000.
QBE Insurance provides supporting statements to the increasing costs water damage has caused homes
recently. Almost 77% of survey respondents suffered internal water damage to their homes.
Insurance claims came at a median of $5,000, but some of the more extreme damages resulted in almost half
a million dollars.
Extreme Weather in Queensland
Sunshine Coast homeowners must ensure that their roof is in great shape as the weather is looking to be
unpredictable throughout the spring and summer.
Reports show that the average temperature in the province over the past month is five degrees higher than
usual. The Queensland outback is already experiencing the extremes as the temps at Julia Creek swelled to 41
degrees.
Due to these high temperatures, Queensland and New South