Can I replace a few shingles myself?
Honest answer from TruRoof, storm and hail damage roof repair in Cold Spring, KY.
After a storm rolls through Cold Spring, you spot a few shingles on the lawn. You're handy around the house. You grab a ladder and think, "I'll just nail on replacements and skip the repair bill." But is that a safe move on a roof that's seen hail and wind?
Missing shingles after a storm usually mean wind got under the edges and lifted them off. Hail can also crack or loosen the sealant strip that holds shingles together. What looks like a simple patch job may hide damage to the underlayment or the nails on surrounding shingles. If the seal on those shingles is broken, water can sneak in and rot the decking underneath. Even if you get the nails right, the new shingles might not match the color exactly, leaving a patchy look.
Replacing one or two shingles is doable if you have matching shingles, roofing nails, and a tube of sealant. But here's the catch: you might break the seal on the neighboring shingles while lifting them. That creates a bigger leak than the one you fixed. A proper fix for small spot damage on a typical Cold Spring ranch might cost a couple hundred dollars from a pro. If the storm damage is more widespread, insurance often covers the full repair. And if you break the seal on adjacent shingles, you'll need a bigger repair that could've been avoided.
If you have one loose shingle and you feel safe on a ladder, you can carefully reseal it. For more than one or two missing shingles, or if you see granule loss from hail, call TruRoof. We do free storm damage inspections in Cold Spring. We'll check the whole roof, document damage for your insurance, and fix it right. Don't climb up there if the roof is steep or wet. That turns a small job into an emergency room visit.
Once it's handled, you won't worry every time it rains. Your roof will keep your family dry and your home safe through the next northern Kentucky storm. No more tarps, no more buckets, just a solid roof over your head. You can stop watching the weather forecast and focus on your family, not your roof.
What people in Cold Spring 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 Cold Spring 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 Cold Spring and the area around it.