Lost a few shingles? Can you replace them yourself?
You're in the right place. Honest storm and hail damage roof repair answers for Greendale, IN.
The wind and hail came through Greendale hard last week and left three shingles in your yard near I-275. You are handy and you think you can nail them back on without paying for a service call. It looks small, but a roof leak can start fast in one bad nail hole.
Missing shingles after a Greendale storm usually mean wind got under the edge and broke the seal. Hail can also bruise shingles so they loosen later without tearing off right away. You may see grit from the shingles in the gutter or downspout by your front walk. One missing shingle looks simple. The problem is water finds the gap fast, especially on older homes near US Route 50 with steep roof lines. That gap is not always small once the wind works on it.
Doing it yourself takes an hour or two if the roof is low and you have the right nails, sealant, and ladder. On a two-story Greendale house, the time doubles and the risk goes up. If the decking is wet or the shingles around the gap are cracked, the job grows. You could spend more time than the repair is worth. You could also miss a small leak around a nail hole. The real cost is not the shingle. It is the chance of getting it wrong.
This week, take photos from the ground. Check the attic for damp spots after rain. If it is more than one or two shingles, do not climb up. A nail in the wrong spot can crack the shingles around the gap and turn a small fix into a roof leak. Do not wait for the next rain. Hail damage hides under the surface. Call TruRoof for a storm and hail damage roof repair inspection in Greendale. That tells you if it is a quick fix or an insurance claim.
Once it is handled, the shingles are sealed and the roof sheds water the way it should. You can walk under the eaves after the next rain without watching for drips. You will know the repair will not fail at the first windstorm off I-275. And you did not risk a ladder fall for a small repair that needed a trained eye.
What people in Greendale 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 Greendale 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 Greendale and the area around it.