Lost a few shingles in the storm? Can I replace them myself?
Honest advice from TruRoof, storm and hail damage roof repair in Lawrenceburg, IN.
A spring storm rolled through Lawrenceburg last night. Now you see a few shingles in the yard. You are handy. You think you can just nail new ones down. You do not want to pay for a small service call.
You lost shingles because wind got under the edges and tore them off. Hail may have cracked others. The shingles on the ground are just the ones that came all the way off. The ones still on the roof that are lifted or creased are a bigger problem. They let water in slowly.
Replacing one or two shingles is a small job. If you have matching shingles, the right nails, and roof cement, you might spend $30 and an hour. But if you slip or break the seal on good shingles, you could cause a leak that costs hundreds later. For more than a couple shingles, a roofer usually charges a few hundred dollars for a safe repair.
If you decide to do it yourself, use a secure ladder. Never work on a wet roof. Nail only in the tar strip. But if you see more than three or four missing shingles, call TruRoof for a free inspection. We check for hidden damage. We also help with your insurance claim so you do not pay for what the storm broke.
Once the damaged shingles are replaced, your roof is watertight again. You will not have to worry about the next storm that hits Lawrenceburg. If a pro handles it, you get a warranty on the repair.
What people in Lawrenceburg 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 Lawrenceburg 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 Lawrenceburg and the area around it.