Can I replace a few shingles myself?
Straight answers from TruRoof, storm and hail damage roof repair in Mount Washington, OH.
You walked outside after the storm and saw a couple shingles in the grass. You are handy around the house. You think you can just nail new ones on. You do not want to pay a service call for something small. But a bad fix can cost more than the call.
Missing shingles after a Mount Washington storm usually mean wind lifted them and broke the seal. Hail can also crack the asphalt. What you see on the ground is just the top layer. Underneath, the water barrier might already be exposed. If the shingle tabs next to the gap are loose, they will leak too.
A bundle of shingles costs around 30 dollars. You need roofing nails, sealant, and ladder safety gear. If you only replace one or two shingles, the job takes an hour. But if you break the seal on nearby shingles or nail in the wrong spot, you create a bigger leak. A professional repair for storm damage often runs 300 to 500 dollars. The price goes up if there is hidden decking rot.
For one or two shingles, you can try a careful DIY fix. Use the same color and style shingle. Lift the shingle above gently. Nail below the adhesive strip. Seal the edges with roofing cement. If you are not 100 percent sure, stop. Call TruRoof instead. We inspect the whole roof for free. We help with insurance claims and match shingles so the repair blends in. A small mistake now can mean a full roof replacement later.
After the repair, your roof looks whole again. No more stress when it rains. You know the shingles are sealed right. The next storm will not turn a tiny gap into a soaked ceiling. You can get back to your weekend.
What people in Mount Washington 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 Mount Washington 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 Mount Washington and the area around it.