Can I replace a few shingles myself after a storm?
Honest answers from TruRoof, storm and hail damage roof repair in Kenwood, OH.
You're in Kenwood. A storm rolled through, and now there are a couple of shingles in your yard. You're handy and think you can just nail new ones on. You'd rather not pay a service call for what looks like an easy fix. But even a small mistake can lead to a big leak, and the next storm is never far away.
A few missing shingles are common after Ohio storms. Hail cracks the shingle surface, or wind lifts the edge. It looks like a simple job: slide a new shingle under the course above and nail it down. But modern shingles have a seal strip that glues them to the shingle below. If you break that seal on neighboring shingles, you weaken the whole area. Often, damage you can't see from the ground spreads under the remaining shingles. Water then finds a path in.
Replacing one shingle takes about 15 minutes if you have the right tools, a bundle of matching shingles, roofing nails, and sealant. But the cost isn't in the shingle. It's in what can go wrong. A nail placed too high or too low misses the nail strip below, creating a hole. If your roof is over one story, ladder safety becomes a serious risk. For two or three shingles, a handy person can handle it. But if the storm hit hard and you see more than a few, the underlayment or decking may be damaged. That requires a full repair.
First, check your insurance policy. Many Ohio policies cover storm damage. A roof inspection usually costs nothing out of pocket when you file a claim. Do not climb onto a wet or steep roof. If you decide to replace a shingle yourself, watch how the surrounding shingles lift. Never nail through the seal strip. If anything looks cracked, bent, or lifted beyond the one shingle, stop. Call TruRoof at 513-XXX-XXXX. We can inspect the full roof, document damage for your adjuster, and handle the repair safely. A professional eye catches what you might miss.
Once the repair is done right, your roof returns to keeping Kenwood's rain and snow out. No more worrying every time wind picks up. You know the seal is tight and the nails are in the correct place. The next storm comes, and your roof holds.
What people in Kenwood 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 Kenwood 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 Kenwood and the area around it.