Missing shingles after the wind storm?
What to do next for your roof in Edgewood, KY, from a local storm and hail damage roof repair team.
You walked outside after the storm and saw shingles in the yard. Then you looked up. Bare spots on the roof. You wonder if water is getting in right now. This is a common sight in Edgewood after the winds rip through off I-275 and Dixie Highway.
You are seeing missing shingles because wind got under the edges and lifted them off. The seal strip that holds shingles down can break when gusts hit 60 miles per hour or more. Once one shingle goes, the ones next to it become loose. Rain can now reach the underlayment and the wood decking below. Even a small bare spot can let water in and cause a leak inside your home.
A repair like this can take a few hours or a full day. It depends on how many shingles are gone and if the underlayment is damaged. A small patch job might cost a few hundred dollars. If the wind tore shingles across a large area on a roof that is older, you may need a full replacement. Your insurance policy often covers wind damage. A good contractor will help you document the loss and talk to the adjuster.
Do not climb on the roof. Take clear photos from the ground with your phone. Check your attic for wet spots or daylight coming through the roof deck. Then call a roofer who knows storm damage. TruRoof can inspect the roof, tarp any open spots the same day, and walk you through the insurance claim. We serve Edgewood and the Kenton County area with emergency response 24 hours a day.
Once the repair is done, your roof is sealed again. The shingles match. The gutters are clean. You stop worrying every time it rains. Your home is safe and dry, and the paperwork is filed.
What people in Edgewood 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 Edgewood 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 Edgewood and the area around it.