Can I replace a few shingles myself?
What to know before you grab a ladder — from TruRoof, a Bellevue, KY storm damage repair company.
A storm blew through Bellevue last night and now you see bare spots on your roof. You’re handy, you’ve got a ladder, and you think replacing a few shingles yourself will save you a service call. But a quick fix can turn into a bigger problem if you do it wrong.
You see a few shingles in the yard or a patch of exposed underlayment. That’s wind or hail damage, common after storms that sweep up from the Ohio River. A shingle gets lifted, the seal breaks, and it flies off. Even one missing shingle lets water sneak in under the surrounding ones.
Replacing one or two shingles can take a couple of hours for a pro. Material cost is low, maybe $50–$100, but labor and a service call might push a repair into a few hundred dollars. If you have to buy a bundle of shingles and matching sealant, you’ll already spend over $50. Plus, if you break the seal on adjacent shingles, you create leaks that cost much more to fix later.
If you lost just one or two shingles and have the right nails and sealant, you could try it. But nail in the wrong spot or break the seal on nearby shingles, and you’ll cause a bigger leak. For anything more, call a pro. TruRoof offers free storm damage inspections in Bellevue. We’ll document the damage and help with your insurance claim so you don’t miss anything.
Once it’s fixed, you’ll have a dry, sealed roof again. No water stains on your ceiling. No worry when the next storm rolls in. And you’ll know it was done right, without the risk of a DIY mistake.
What people in Bellevue 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 Bellevue 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 Bellevue and the area around it.