Lost a few shingles in that storm. Can I just nail them back myself?
Straight advice from a local Batavia, OH roofing crew who deals with hail damage every season.
You walked outside after last night's wind and saw shingles in the yard. The roof doesn't look terrible, just a few bare spots near the ridge. You keep a ladder in the garage and you're pretty handy. Calling a contractor for a handful of shingles feels like throwing money away, especially with everything else that needs fixing after a Clermont County storm.
Wind lifts shingles when the seal strip breaks. Hail can bruise the mat underneath without tearing it off, so missing pieces are the obvious damage. The hidden danger is cracked seals on the shingles still in place. If they don't lay flat and re-seal, the next rain slides right under them.
One or two shingles costs about ten bucks in materials. You need matching color, roofing nails, and a tube of asphalt sealant. The real cost is what happens if you pry up the wrong tab. A slipped hammer cracks the shingle below. A nail driven too high lets water track straight to the decking. Now a $20 fix becomes a rotted section and drywall damage.
If you only lost one or two and the surrounding shingles press flat by hand, you can repair it safely with the right ladder setup and a nail gun. Anything more than that, or any shingle that feels spongy underfoot, means the storm did more than you can see from the ground. TruRoof does free storm inspections in Batavia and works directly with your adjuster to document every dent and tear, so you don't pay out of pocket for hidden damage.
A roof that sheds water again, without a dripstain spreading across the bedroom ceiling. No second trip up the ladder next month. The adjuster sees what the hail actually did, and your claim covers the real scope of work. You sleep through the next thunderstorm.
What people in Batavia 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 Batavia 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 Batavia and the area around it.