Lost a few shingles in the storm? Can I fix it myself?
Honest answers from TruRoof, storm and hail damage roof repair in Mason, OH.
After the last windstorm moved through Mason, you spotted a few shingles in the yard. You're handy and figure you can just nail new ones on, saving a service call. But climbing up there without knowing what to look for can turn a small fix into an expensive leak.
Wind can lift shingles, breaking the seal that keeps them flat. Once the seal breaks, water creeps under. Even if only one or two are missing, the shingles around them may be loose too. In Mason, storms rolling up I-71 often tear off shingle tabs, leaving bare spots that invite rot.
Replacing one or two shingles yourself costs under $50 in materials—shingles, roofing nails, sealant. The real cost is your time and safety. A basic shingle swap takes about 30 minutes if you have the right ladder and know where to nail. But if you break the seal on surrounding shingles or nail into the wrong spot, you create a leak that costs hundreds to find and fix later.
If you're only missing one or two shingles and you're comfortable on a ladder, go ahead—but use six nails per shingle and dab sealant under the lifted tabs. For any more than that, or if you see granule loss or cracks, call TruRoof. We'll inspect the whole roof for storm damage and document it for your insurance adjuster. That one call can save you from a hidden leak that soaks through your ceiling months later.
Once the damaged area is properly repaired, you can stop worrying every time it rains. Your roof sheds water right again, and you didn't risk a bigger problem. The peace of mind is worth more than the money you thought you'd save.
What people in Mason 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 Mason 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 Mason and the area around it.