Can a roof older than 10 years stop the buyer from getting a policy?

Often yes. Underwriters rarely bind a new policy on a roof older than about 10 years, and a denied or partial claim makes that worse.

Should storm damage be handled before closing?

Yes. Document the loss and get a replacement contract while the seller’s policy is still alive.

Is an old roof an insurance claim?

Age alone is a credit or a price cut, not a claim. A documented storm loss on the seller’s policy is the claim path.

The roof is holding up the sale

A covered storm loss still sat on the seller’s policy, during the seller’s coverage period. After closing, that path needs a seller who will open a claim on a house they already left.

Do the documented loss and the replacement contract before closing. Age-only (no storm event) is a credit or a price cut, not a claim.

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Questions

Can a roof older than 10 years stop the buyer from getting a policy?: Often yes. Underwriters rarely bind a new policy on a roof older than about 10 years, and a denied or partial claim makes that worse.
Should storm damage be handled before closing?: Yes. Document the loss and get a replacement contract while the seller’s policy is still alive.
Is an old roof an insurance claim?: Age alone is a credit or a price cut, not a claim. A documented storm loss on the seller’s policy is the claim path.

Longer explanation: /docs/real-estate