Can I replace a few shingles myself after a storm?
Straight answers for Amelia homeowners dealing with wind and hail damage, from TruRoof storm repair in Amelia, OH.
A storm blew through Amelia last night. You lost three shingles near the ridge. You are handy and do not want to pay a service call for something small. But a bad repair can leak and cost thousands later.
Loose shingles after a storm are common in Clermont County. Wind lifts the edge and breaks the seal. Hail bruises the mat. You see bare spots or shingle pieces in the yard. The missing shingle is just what you see. The real problem is often the seal strip on the shingle above it. If that seal is cracked, water runs under the whole row.
Replacing one or two shingles yourself costs under $50 in materials. You need matching shingles, roofing nails, and a tube of sealant. The job takes an hour if you have a ladder and the roof is not steep. But if you nail in the wrong spot, you create a leak path. If you break the seal on a shingle you are not replacing, you make the problem bigger. For more than two shingles or any damage near a valley or wall, the risk goes up.
If you have just one or two shingles missing and the rest of the roof is solid, you can do it. Work on a dry, calm day. Lift the shingle above gently. Do not tear the seal unless you plan to reseal it. Nail in the nail line, not above it. Dab sealant under the tabs you lifted. If you are unsure or the damage is near a chimney, skylight, or on a steep pitch, call TruRoof instead. We can inspect the whole roof and spot hidden damage before it leaks.
Once the shingles are replaced and sealed, the roof is tight again. No stains on the ceiling. No panic when the next storm rolls toward Amelia. You saved the money you could, and called for help when you needed it.
What people in Amelia 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 Amelia 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 Amelia and the area around it.