Missing shingles after a wind storm?
What to do next from a roof repair team that knows Aurora, IN.
You walked outside after the wind died down and saw shingles in the yard. Now your roof has bare spots and you worry about water getting in. Homes in Aurora, especially older ones off I-70, take a beating from sudden storms. You need to know if the roof is still watertight and what to do first.
Wind can lift shingles and snap the seal that holds them down. You see bare wood or dark patches where shingles used to be. That exposed area is where water can sneak in. Even a small gap can let rain hit the decking and soak into the attic. If you see pieces in the yard, the roof is not sealed.
A small repair might run a few hundred dollars. A bigger job depends on how many shingles blew off and the age of the roof. If the decking underneath is rotted, the cost goes up. Most missing shingle fixes take a few hours. The real question is whether the rest of the roof is still sound. A storm can weaken shingles you cannot see from the ground.
Do not climb on the roof. Take clear photos from the ground with your phone. Then call a roofing contractor who handles storm damage in Aurora. TruRoof can come out, check every slope, and test for hidden leaks. We look at flashing, pipe boots, and ridge caps too. If the damage is bad, we help you figure out whether a repair makes sense or if a full replacement is the smarter move.
Once the roof is fixed, you stop worrying every time the wind picks up. The bare spots are gone. The decking is dry. Your home is tight again and ready for the next Aurora storm.
What people in Aurora 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 Aurora 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 Aurora and the area around it.