Can I replace a few shingles myself after a storm? Here’s the truth.
Straight answers from TruRoof, storm and hail damage roof repair in Dayton, KY.
You lost some shingles in that last Dayton storm. You are handy. You think you can just nail new ones on. You do not want to pay for a small fix. But a roof is a system, and one wrong nail can turn a $50 job into a $5,000 ceiling repair.
You see a few shingles in the yard after a storm. Wind got under the edge and peeled them off. Hail may have cracked the surface. The shingles are gone, but the underlayment is bare. That spot will leak the next time it rains. One or two shingles are easy to miss. The real problem is often the seal on the shingles around the gap. If that seal breaks, water slides under them too.
If you have the matching shingles, roofing nails, and a tube of sealant, you might spend $30 at the hardware store. The job takes an hour if you know what you are doing. But the risk is high. Nail in the wrong spot and you create a new hole. Break the seal on a neighboring shingle and you get a slow leak you cannot see from the ground. For three or more missing shingles, or any damage near a valley or vent, the cost of a pro repair is cheaper than a ceiling patch later. Most Dayton storm damage fixes run a few hundred dollars, not thousands, and insurance often covers it.
Take photos of the damage from the ground. Do not climb onto a wet or steep roof in Dayton’s river valley humidity. Call TruRoof for a free inspection. We check the whole roof, not just the obvious spot. We document everything for your insurance adjuster. That paperwork alone saves you hours and helps get the full claim approved. You fix the leak once, right the first time.
Your roof is tight again. No tarp, no bucket in the hallway. The next storm comes and nothing drips. You know the repair is backed by a real warranty, not just a guess from a Saturday project. You can stop worrying every time the wind picks up off the Ohio River.
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
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 Dayton and the area around it.