Can I replace a few shingles myself after a storm?
Straight answers for Alexandria homeowners from TruRoof, storm and hail damage roof repair in Alexandria, KY.
You walked out after that last storm and saw a few shingles in the yard. You figure you can just nail new ones on and save a service call. Homes around Old Town Alexandria and near A.J. Jolly Park took a beating this spring, and you're not the only one asking.
Missing shingles mean wind got under the edge and lifted them. Hail hits can crack the mat underneath without you seeing it. One or two shingles might look simple, but the seal strip on the ones around them is probably broken now too. If you nail through the wrong spot on a new shingle, water runs right under the course above it. A small repair can turn into a ceiling stain fast.
Replacing a single shingle takes about 30 minutes if you have the right ladder, roofing nails, and a tube of asphalt sealant. Cost for the materials is under $20. The real cost shows up later if a leak starts. For three or more missing shingles, or if you see granules in your gutters, the damage is bigger than it looks from the ground. A patch job won't hold through the next windstorm that rolls off the Ohio River.
This week, check your gutters for sandy grit. Look at the roof edge from the ground with binoculars. Do not climb up unless you have a harness and a spotter. If you find more than two bad spots, call TruRoof for a free inspection. We document storm damage for your insurance adjuster and catch hidden cracks before they leak. A quick look now beats a drywall repair later.
You get a solid roof that handles the next storm. No water where it shouldn't be. No guessing if you nailed it right. Just a quiet attic and one less thing to worry about when the weather turns.
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
will insurance pay for hail damage to roof
A free hail inspection with photos tells you if there is a claim, and we meet the adjuster so nothing gets missed.
how bad does hail damage have to be to replace a roof
Bruised mat and granule loss are what count. We document hits per test square the way the adjuster does.
what to do if you have roof damage from a storm
Photograph everything, get a tarp on any opening, and get an inspection before you call the insurance company.
missing shingles after storm
Do not climb on the roof. Take photos from the ground. Call a roofing company that handles storm damage. They will check for hidden damage and help you decide if you need a repair or a full replacement.
how to get insurance to pay for hail damage roof
Get a roofer who knows insurance claims to meet the adjuster with you. They can document the damage, show the adjuster what needs to be fixed, and handle the paperwork so the claim matches your policy. TruRoof can meet the adjuster and document the damage.
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TruRoof handles storm and hail damage roof repair in Alexandria and the area around it.