Missing shingles after a wind storm?
Storm and hail damage roof repair for Dayton, KY homes. Know what to do before water gets in.
After the wind dies down, you see shingles in the yard off KY 303 or near Manhattan Harbour. Bare spots show on the roof. You are not sure if the roof is still watertight or what to do first.
Shingles come off when strong wind gets under their edges and breaks the seal. Once that seal breaks, the shingles lift and tear away. Even one missing shingle leaves the underlayment exposed. Rain can then reach the wood deck under the roof. Missing shingles after a storm almost always mean more shingles are loose nearby. The damage is rarely just the pieces you see in the yard.
Most storm repairs are smaller than people fear. A few missing shingles can often be replaced in one day. The cost depends on how many shingles are gone, the roof pitch, and whether the shingles are still made. Older roofs with brittle shingles may need a larger section replaced. If the deck is wet or soft, the job grows. A full replacement is only needed when the damage is widespread or the roof was already near the end of its life.
Do not climb on the roof. Take photos from the ground with your phone. Get pictures of the bare spots and any shingles in the yard. Keep the damaged shingles if you can reach them safely. Then call TruRoof. A roof inspection from the ground and ladder can find loose shingles you cannot see from the driveway. The report helps you decide between a repair and an insurance claim.
Once the repair is done, the roof is sealed again. Water stays out. You stop worrying every time it rains. The yard is clean, the bare spots are gone, and you have a clear record of what was fixed. That is the whole job. The roof is just a roof again.
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.
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 Dayton and the area around it.