Can I replace a few shingles myself?
Straight answers from TruRoof, your local storm and hail damage roof repair team in Fairfield, OH.
You lost a few shingles in that last storm that rolled through Fairfield. You're handy and figure you can just nail on some new ones. You don't want to pay a service call for something that seems small. But one wrong move could turn a quick fix into a hidden leak.
You see bare spots on your roof or shingle tabs in the yard after a storm. Wind can lift shingles and break the seal. Hail can crack or bruise them. Even a few missing shingles let water in. The damage underneath is often worse than it looks from the ground.
Replacing one or two shingles yourself costs about $30 in materials. You need matching shingles, roofing nails, and sealant. But the real cost is risk. If you break the seal on nearby shingles, you create a bigger problem. Nail in the wrong spot and you punch a new hole. Ladder falls are common on DIY jobs.
If you have roofing experience, ladder safety gear, and it's only one or two shingles, you might handle it. Carefully lift the tabs, remove old nails, slide the new shingle in, and seal it. For anything more, or if you're unsure, call TruRoof. We'll inspect the whole roof and catch hidden damage. Plus, we handle insurance paperwork so you don't have to.
Once the repair is done right, your roof is tight again. No more worrying every time it rains. You have peace of mind knowing the job is waterproof and your home is protected for the next Fairfield storm.
What people in Fairfield 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 Fairfield 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 Fairfield and the area around it.