Can I replace a few shingles myself after the storm? Here’s the truth.
Straight advice from TruRoof, storm and hail damage roof repair in Loveland, OH.
You walked outside after the last Loveland storm and saw a few shingles in the yard. You’re handy. You don’t want to pay a service call for what looks like a small job. The little voice says, “I can just nail new ones on, right?”
What you’re seeing is wind lift or hail impact. Shingles don’t just fall off. The seal that glues them together broke. That means the shingle above or below it may be loose too. You might miss hidden cracks that let water seep under the underlayment. A quick patch job can hide a problem that grows for months.
One or two shingles can run you under $20 in materials at the hardware store. But the real cost shows up later. If you nail through the wrong spot, you puncture the waterproof layer. If you crack the seal on surrounding shingles, you create more loose tabs. A repair that starts small can turn into a full roof replacement if water gets into the decking. Ladder safety on a wet roof is its own risk.
Walk the yard and collect the fallen shingles. Take clear photos of the bare spots on the roof. Do not climb up unless you have a secure ladder and a spotter. Then call TruRoof for a damage inspection. We document everything for your insurance claim and catch the damage you can’t see from the ground. A free second look beats a hidden leak any day.
Once it’s fixed right, you stop worrying every time rain hits. The roof looks whole again from Cottell Park or your neighbor’s driveway. No more counting shingles in the yard. Just a dry ceiling and a roof that holds through the next Cincinnati squall.
What people in Loveland 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 Loveland 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 Loveland and the area around it.