Can I replace a few shingles myself?
Honest answers from TruRoof, storm and hail damage roof repair in Newport, KY.
You’re standing in your driveway in Newport, staring at a few missing shingles after the latest storm rolled through the Ohio River valley. You’re handy, you’ve got a hammer, and you think you can skip the service call. But a quick shingle repair can go wrong fast.
Missing shingles after a storm usually means wind lifted the tabs and broke the adhesive seal. Hail can also crack the asphalt, leaving bare spots. When one shingle goes, the ones next to it often get loose too. You might not see the damage until water stains show up on your ceiling.
Replacing one or two shingles yourself can be done with the right nails, a tube of roofing sealant, and a sturdy ladder. But if you pry up the wrong shingle or nail in the wrong spot, you can break the seal on the course above and cause a leak. A pro repair usually costs a few hundred dollars, depending on the pitch and height of your roof. That’s a lot less than fixing water damage inside your home.
If you’ve lost only one or two shingles and your roof is low and easy to walk, you might handle it. Wear a harness, use a ladder stabilizer, and never step on loose shingles. If more than two are missing or you see granule loss from hail, call TruRoof. Our team in Newport can inspect the roof, document storm damage for your insurance, and make sure the repair is watertight.
Once your shingles are replaced and sealed correctly, your roof sheds water like it should. You won’t have to worry every time dark clouds roll over the Ohio River. And if a bigger storm ever hits, you’ll know exactly who to call.
What people in Newport 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 Newport 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 Newport and the area around it.