Missing shingles after a wind storm?
What to do next for your roof in Dayton, KY — straight talk from TruRoof.
You walk outside after a loud night and see shingles in the yard. Bare spots show on your roof. You are not sure if water is getting in or what it will cost. This is a common problem for homes in Dayton, KY, especially near the river where wind gusts hit hard.
Missing shingles mean the seal between the shingle and the roof deck is broken. Wind gets under the edge and lifts them off. Once shingles are gone, the underlayment or wood deck is exposed. Even a small bare spot can let rain in. On older Dayton homes near Bellevue Beach Park, the roof may have more than one layer of shingles, which can hide deeper damage.
A repair for a few missing shingles often runs between $350 and $900. The cost depends on how many shingles are missing, the roof pitch, and if the decking underneath is rotted. If the roof is over 15 years old, matching the shingle color may be hard. A full replacement costs more but may be needed if the roof has widespread damage. Your insurance may cover wind damage, so do not pay out of pocket until you check your policy.
Do not climb on the roof. Take clear photos from the ground with your phone. Then call a roofing company that handles storm damage. TruRoof can come out, check for hidden damage, and give you a straight answer. We work with insurance claims and can meet your adjuster on site. If you need a quick tarp, we can do that too. Call today before the next rain hits.
Once the repair is done, your roof is watertight again. The shingles match as close as possible. You can stop worrying about leaks and get back to normal. The roof looks whole from the street, and your home is protected.
What people in Dayton 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 Dayton ask
water dripping from ceiling light fixture
Turn off the electricity to that room at the breaker. Place a bucket under the leak. Call for emergency roof repair right away. The roof needs a tarp and a permanent fix to stop water from getting into the wiring.
can you repair just part of a roof
A partial repair is normal when the rest of the roof has life left. An honest inspection tells you which one you need.
attic wet after rain
Mark the wet area with tape. Check the roof directly above it for missing shingles, cracked flashing, or a bad pipe boot. Water travels downhill, so the entry point may be higher than the stain. Get a pro to trace it before it rots the decking.
how much does roof repair cost
Small repairs like replacing a few shingles or sealing flashing can cost $300 to $800. Bigger repairs with decking replacement run higher. Ask for a repair quote before committing to anything larger.
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TruRoof handles roof repair in Dayton and the area around it.