Can I replace a few shingles myself after a storm?
Straight answers from TruRoof, storm and hail damage roof repair in Cheviot, OH.
You lost a few shingles in that last windstorm that rolled through Cheviot. You're handy and you'd rather fix it yourself than pay for a small repair. But a roof is not like patching drywall. One wrong nail can turn a $50 fix into a $5,000 leak.
Missing shingles after a storm is common around here. High winds catch the edge of a shingle and rip it loose. Hail can crack the surface so water gets underneath. Once the seal is broken, the shingle can't protect your roof deck anymore. You might see bare spots from the ground or find shingle pieces in your yard along Harrison Avenue.
Replacing one or two shingles yourself costs about $30 in materials if you already own a ladder and a hammer. But you need the right roofing nails, not just any nail from your garage. You also need a tube of roofing sealant to lock the new shingle down. The danger is breaking the seal on the shingles around it. Lift one too hard and you create three new leaks. If you see damage across a whole slope, or if the shingles are older and brittle, you're past the point of a simple patch.
Before you climb a ladder, walk around your house and count the missing shingles. Look for lifted edges on the shingles that are still there. If you see more than three bare spots, or if any decking wood is exposed, stop. Call TruRoof at that point. We can inspect the whole roof for hidden hail damage and help you file an insurance claim. Small problems today become big ones in the next Ohio rainstorm.
Once the repair is done right, your roof is tight again. You won't worry every time it rains. Your ceilings stay dry. And if a bigger storm hits next season, you know your roof can handle it. That peace of mind is worth a phone call.
What people in Cheviot 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 Cheviot 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 Cheviot and the area around it.