Missing shingles after a wind storm? Here’s what to do right now.
Straightforward help from TruRoof, storm and hail damage roof repair for Fort Thomas, KY.
You walk outside after a big Kentucky blow and see shingles in the yard. Your roof has bare spots you didn’t have yesterday. In Fort Thomas, hillside homes off Route 80 and older streets near Tower Park get hit hard when wind whips up the Ohio River valley. You need to know if your roof is still watertight and what comes next.
Wind storms lift the edges of shingles and snap them off. Once a shingle is gone, the underlayment is exposed. That thin layer is not waterproof. Rain gets in fast. If you see pieces on the ground, your roof already has weak spots. The bare patch might be just the start. Wind can loosen shingles you cannot see from the ground.
A simple repair for a few missing shingles often runs between $300 and $700. If the roof is older, matching the color and style gets harder. Some Fort Thomas homes date to the 1920s and have steep pitches that add labor cost. If the damage is widespread or the roof was near the end of its life anyway, your insurance may cover a full replacement. The adjuster decides based on how much of the roof is affected.
Do not climb up there. Wet shingles are slick. Take clear photos from the ground. Show the bare spots and any shingles in the yard. Then call a roofer who works with storm damage claims. TruRoof can inspect the roof, document the loss, and meet your adjuster on site. We handle the back-and-forth so you get what your policy owes you.
Once the repair is done, your roof is sealed tight again. No more worrying every time dark clouds roll in. The bare spots are gone. The shingles match. Your home looks the way it should, and you can stop watching the weather forecast.
What people in Fort Thomas 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 Fort Thomas 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 Fort Thomas and the area around it.