Missing shingles after a wind storm?
What to do next for your Cincinnati roof, from storm and hail damage roof repair experts at TruRoof.
You walk outside after that Cincinnati wind storm and see shingles scattered in the yard. Bare spots on the roof stare back at you. You wonder if rain is seeping in right now and what this will cost.
That bare patch you see is where wind got under the shingle edge and peeled it back. Missing shingles break the water-shedding layer of your roof. Even one gap lets rain hit the underlayment and wood decking. In Cincinnati, spring and summer storms whip through neighborhoods like Hyde Park and Over-the-Rhine fast. Those gusts can tear off shingles you think were fine.
A small missing-shingle repair might run a few hundred dollars. If the wind lifted shingles across a whole slope, the fix gets bigger. Hidden damage under the surface can push costs higher. The age of your roof matters too. Homes near Fountain Square or Rookwood Commons often have older architectural shingles that are harder to match. You may only need a repair. You might need a full replacement if the damage is widespread.
Do not climb on the roof. Take clear photos from the ground with your phone. Capture the bare spots and any shingles in the yard. Then call TruRoof at our 24/7 emergency line. We inspect the whole roof, not just the obvious holes. We check for creased shingles, lifted edges, and soft decking you cannot see from below. We also document everything for your insurance adjuster.
After the work is done, your roof is watertight again. The shingles match. The decking is solid. You stop worrying every time dark clouds roll over I-71. Your home is protected for the next Cincinnati storm season.
What people in Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati 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.
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.
can I replace shingles myself
You can replace a single shingle if you have the right nails, sealant, and ladder safety gear. But if you break the seal on nearby shingles or nail in the wrong spot, you create a bigger leak. For anything more than one or two shingles, call a roofer.
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TruRoof handles storm and hail damage roof repair in Cincinnati and the area around it.