Missing shingles after a wind storm? Here's what to do.
Storm and hail damage roof repair in Madeira, OH. What to do when shingles end up in your yard.
After a wind storm blows through Madeira, you find shingles in the yard and bare spots on the roof. You are not sure if the roof is still watertight, and climbing a ladder feels like the wrong move. You want someone who knows Hamilton County roofs to look at it before rain comes.
Wind gusts from storms that cross I-71 and U.S. 22 can loosen shingles along the edges, ridge, or valley of your roof. When the wind gets under a shingle, the part nailed down stays put and the exposed surface tears away. You see bare spots where the dark underlayment or old shingle layer shows through. That is the first sign your roof lost its outer layer. You may also see granules in the gutter.
A small repair might take a crew half a day. If the roof is older or hail cracked many shingles, the job is bigger and may need a full replacement. The cost depends on how many shingles are gone, the pitch of your roof, and whether water got under the surrounding area. Do not patch the bare spots with tar or cheap cement before someone documents the storm damage. That can make an insurance claim harder.
Do it this week, before the next rain. Do not climb on the roof. Take clear photos from the ground and from the street, including any shingles in the yard. Then call TruRoof for a storm damage inspection in Madeira. We check for hidden leaks, document the damage for your insurance adjuster, and tell you if you need a repair or a full replacement. If a tarp is needed, we can put one up fast.
Once the missing shingles are replaced and the roof is sealed, you stop worrying every time wind picks up. You know the roof is watertight and your insurance paperwork is filed. You can get back to weekends at McDonald Commons Park or Sellman Park without thinking about the roof. The next storm will just be weather, not an emergency.
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
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.
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.
can I replace shingles myself
You can replace a single shingle if you have the right nails, sealant, and ladder safety gear. But if you break the seal on nearby shingles or nail in the wrong spot, you create a bigger leak. For anything more than one or two shingles, call a roofer.
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TruRoof handles storm and hail damage roof repair in Madeira and the area around it.