Can I replace a few shingles myself?
Straight answers from TruRoof, storm and hail damage roof repair in Lebanon, OH.
After that last storm rolled through Lebanon, you noticed a couple shingles in the yard. You’re handy and thinking about grabbing a ladder. You don’t want to pay a service call for something small. Here’s what you need to know before you pick up a hammer.
Missing shingles usually mean the seal strip broke under high wind. The shingle ripped loose, but the ones around it may still be stuck down tight. If you slide a new shingle into place without breaking those seals, you can do it. If you pry up the old ones, you risk cracking them or breaking the seal on shingles three rows away. That turns two missing shingles into a leak that spreads across the roof deck.
One or two shingles takes about an hour if you have the right tools. You need roofing nails with wide heads, not smooth box nails. You need a tube of asphalt roof cement to seal the nail heads and the shingle edges. If you have to rent a ladder stabilizer or buy a fall harness, the trip to the hardware store eats into any savings. The real cost risk is a bad repair that lets water in for months before you see the ceiling stain.
For one shingle, get it done this week. Watch a video on proper nail placement, stay off the roof when it is wet, and mark damaged spots with blue tape from the ground first. For more than two, or if you see lifted edges on nearby shingles, call TruRoof. A second set of eyes can spot hidden damage before the next storm turns it into a bigger claim. We handle insurance documentation too, so you are not alone with the adjuster.
When the repair is right, those shingles match and seal tight. Your roof sheds water just like it did before the storm. No bucket in the attic, no surprise rot six months later. You know it is safe to move on to the next weekend project.
What people in Lebanon 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 Lebanon 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 Lebanon and the area around it.