Shingles in the yard after a wind storm? What to do right now.
If you live in Madeira, OH, this is what to do after wind tears shingles off your roof, and who to call for roof repair.
The hills around Madeira can make one roof slope take far more wind than the other. You find shingle pieces in the yard along Camargo Road or Kenwood Road and see bare spots up high. You need to know if the roof is still watertight before the next heavy rain.
Missing shingles after high wind are common on Madeira's hills. Wind gets under a shingle and snaps the seal that holds it down. Once one lifts, the ones around it catch more wind. Bare roof deck then sits open to rain. You may also see lifted shingles or grit in the downspout. A few missing pieces often mean more shingles are loose nearby. The exposed area may not leak right away, but the next heavy rain can find it.
What this takes depends on how many shingles are gone and whether the wood deck got wet. A small repair for a few missing shingles may take a couple of hours. If the wind lifted a large area or the roof is older, the job can be bigger. Most storm repairs on Madeira homes are priced by damaged area and roof steepness. You should get a fixed number before any work starts. If water got under the shingles, repair work can grow past the bare spot.
Do not climb on the roof. Wet wood and loose shingles make a fall easy. Take clear photos from the ground on all four sides. Keep any shingle pieces you find in the yard so the color can be matched. If you can, shine a flashlight in the attic to look for damp wood or wet insulation. Then call TruRoof for a roof repair check in Madeira. They will look for hidden lifted shingles and help you decide if you need a small fix or a full replacement.
Once the repair is done, the bare spots are sealed and the roof sheds water again. You can stop checking the forecast with your stomach in knots. The new shingles will be matched to the rest of the roof, and any hidden wind damage along the ridge or flashing will be handled. You will know the roof is ready for the next Madeira wind storm.
What people in Madeira 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 Madeira ask
water dripping from ceiling light fixture
Turn off the electricity to that room at the breaker. Place a bucket under the leak. Call for emergency roof repair right away. The roof needs a tarp and a permanent fix to stop water from getting into the wiring.
can you repair just part of a roof
A partial repair is normal when the rest of the roof has life left. An honest inspection tells you which one you need.
attic wet after rain
Mark the wet area with tape. Check the roof directly above it for missing shingles, cracked flashing, or a bad pipe boot. Water travels downhill, so the entry point may be higher than the stain. Get a pro to trace it before it rots the decking.
how much does roof repair cost
Small repairs like replacing a few shingles or sealing flashing can cost $300 to $800. Bigger repairs with decking replacement run higher. Ask for a repair quote before committing to anything larger.
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TruRoof handles roof repair in Madeira and the area around it.