Missing shingles after a wind storm?
A Highland Heights, KY storm and hail damage roof repair specialist explains what to do now.
After the last wind storm in Highland Heights, you spot shingles lying in your grass. Bare roof patches stare back at you. You can't tell if water is sneaking in, and you don't want to make things worse by guessing.
Wind whips across the hillsides in Highland Heights, hitting roofs from the I-471 corridor to the neighborhoods near Highland Hills Park. When gusts get under shingles, they can break the seal and lift them right off the roof deck. Missing shingles leave the felt underlayment exposed. Water can seep through small tears or around nail holes. Even a few bare spots can cause a leak if rain follows the wind.
Repairing a handful of missing shingles usually takes a few hours and costs a few hundred dollars. The price depends on the shingle type, roof pitch, and how many need replacing. If the storm damaged the roof deck or underlayment across a large area, a full roof replacement may be needed. Your homeowner's insurance policy likely covers wind and hail damage. A local roofer can walk you through the claims process so you don't leave money on the table.
Do not climb onto your roof. Stay on the ground and take photos of the bare spots and any shingles in the yard. Then call TruRoof for a free storm damage inspection across Highland Heights. Our team will assess every slope, document the damage, and meet with your insurance adjuster so nothing gets missed. The sooner you call, the sooner we can tarp any open areas and stop a small leak from growing.
After repairs, your roof will be fully sealed and ready for whatever weather comes next. The insurance paperwork will be handled, so you can stop worrying about the cost. You'll look up at your house and know it's protected, no matter how hard the wind blows.
What people in Highland Heights 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 Highland Heights 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 Highland Heights and the area around it.