Missing shingles after a wind storm?
Immediate steps and local roof repair in Alexandria, KY.
You walk outside in Alexandria after the wind dies down. Shingles are scattered in your yard. Bare spots show on your roof. You don't know if water is getting in right now or what to do first.
Missing shingles happen when wind gets under the edges and peels them back. In Alexandria, strong gusts off the Licking River or open stretches near A.J. Jolly Park can lift shingles fast. Once the seal is broken, rain can sneak under the remaining shingles and onto the wood decking. That bare spot is not just ugly. It is an open door for water.
Most missing shingle repairs take a few hours. You might need a few shingles replaced or a whole section re-fastened. Cost depends on how many are gone and if the decking underneath is rotted. A small patch job is usually less expensive than a full replacement. If the decking is soft, the repair gets bigger. Your insurance may cover storm damage. A good contractor walks you through that.
Stay off the roof. Wet or damaged wood is slippery. Take clear photos from the ground with your phone. Then call TruRoof for a fast inspection. We check the bare spots and the areas around them. We look for lifted shingles you cannot see from the ground. We also check flashing, vents, and ridge caps. You get an honest answer on whether you need a repair or a full replacement.
Once it is fixed, you stop worrying every time it rains. The roof is sealed tight again. Your home is dry. You can move on from the storm and not think about shingles in the yard.
What people in Alexandria say
"I'm reviewing my two new roofs, on my house and my garage, installed by TruRoof. The company, and Damon Chuke, their representative, helped me work with the insurance company, and with understanding all the details of the whole process. They took out an obsolete chimney, were on time and professional, and the finished roofs and flashing are beautiful. Many compliments from neighbors. Highly recommended by me."
"We have a beautiful condo in a historic building from the 1840s. Late November had a bad leak in the dining room area. I called Britt at TruRoof who came out and inspected the entire roof of the building. He said to do the entire roof could be around $50,000. But then he started laughing and said you need to caulk the area around one of the chimneys. I thought he was nuts, but I did the caulking, which cost me about 25 bucks worth of outdoor caulk, and there are no more leaks. I cannot express my appreciation for his diligence and his honesty. That kind of a company and a person is rare these days. Highly, highly, highly recommend these guys."
"TruRoof did an outstanding job from start to finish. Communication leading up to the start date was great. Once on site and the project started, everything went as discussed, and the crew was very professional."
Other things people in Alexandria ask
water dripping from ceiling light fixture
Turn off the electricity to that room at the breaker. Place a bucket under the leak. Call for emergency roof repair right away. The roof needs a tarp and a permanent fix to stop water from getting into the wiring.
can you repair just part of a roof
A partial repair is normal when the rest of the roof has life left. An honest inspection tells you which one you need.
attic wet after rain
Mark the wet area with tape. Check the roof directly above it for missing shingles, cracked flashing, or a bad pipe boot. Water travels downhill, so the entry point may be higher than the stain. Get a pro to trace it before it rots the decking.
how much does roof repair cost
Small repairs like replacing a few shingles or sealing flashing can cost $300 to $800. Bigger repairs with decking replacement run higher. Ask for a repair quote before committing to anything larger.
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TruRoof handles roof repair in Alexandria and the area around it.