Follow these steps with your insurance company to make a successful claim for your leaky roof. Document the damage by taking pictures or video of the damage and make a list of all the items that were damaged. Contact your insurance company and let them know that you have suffered water damage. Be sure to have your policy number handy when you call. The insurance company will likely send an adjuster to your home to assess the damage and determine the value of your claim. Get at least three estimates from contractors for the repair work. Submit the estimates to your insurance company along with your claim form.