Originally published October 2026. Events, forecasts, and offers reflect this issue's publication date.
Protect Your Property This Fall
As the weather cools down, October is a useful time for homeowners and business owners to prepare their properties for colder months. Preventive maintenance can reduce the risk of avoidable damage, but it cannot eliminate every covered loss.
Fall Property Maintenance Checklist
- Clean leaves and debris from gutters and downspouts.
- Check the roof for missing, loose, or damaged shingles.
- Inspect windows and doors for gaps or leaks.
- Have heating systems, fireplaces, and chimneys inspected.
- Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
- Disconnect outdoor hoses and prepare exterior plumbing for colder temperatures.
- Trim branches that could fall during severe weather.
Fire Safety in Cooler Weather
Keep flammable materials away from heat sources, check electrical cords and outlets, never leave candles unattended, and make sure your family or employees know the fire escape plan.
If Property Damage Happens
Hillis can help guide property owners through a claim after fire, smoke, water, storm, wind, or other covered damage. Coverage and available remedies depend on the policy and the facts of the loss.
Hillis Adjustment Agency has helped property owners navigate claims since 1987. Call (800) 445-5471.
The Hillis Referral App
The Hillis Referral App helps you connect friends, family, neighbors, and clients with our team while tracking eligible referrals.
- Submit referrals from a phone.
- Track the status of each referral in real time.
- Monitor referral rewards in one place.
- Access Hillis resources, podcasts, blogs, and newsletters.
Eligible referrals are subject to current program terms and state eligibility.
The Hillis Advantage Podcast
The Hillis Advantage gives homeowners, business owners, and industry partners practical knowledge before, during, and after a claim. The podcast breaks down the insurance process, shares real-world claim experiences, and explains details that policies may not make clear.
The newsletter described the podcast as a resource to help people understand their options, protect their property, and avoid navigating a claim alone.
