Can I replace a few shingles myself?
Honest answers from TruRoof, storm and hail damage roof repair in Villa Hills, KY.
You lost a few shingles in that last storm. You’re handy and you think you can just nail new ones on. You don’t want to pay a service call for something small. That’s a fair question in Villa Hills, where spring storms roll through fast off the Ohio River.
A few missing shingles after high winds or hail is common around here. Shingles overlap and seal together like puzzle pieces. When one tears off, the seal on the shingles next to it often cracks. Even if you can’t see the damage, water can sneak in.
Replacing one shingle yourself is possible if you have the right nails, sealant, and ladder safety gear. But if you pry up the wrong edge or nail in the wrong spot, you break the waterproof seal on the shingles around it. That turns a small repair into a bigger leak. For anything more than two shingles, the risk isn’t worth it.
Walk around your house and count the bare spots. If it’s just one or two and you have roofing experience, you can try it. Use the same type of shingle and seal the edges. But if you see more damage, or if the shingles are near a valley or chimney, stop. Call TruRoof. We inspect for free, document everything, and work with your insurance adjuster so you don’t miss hidden damage.
Once it’s fixed right, you won’t have to worry about the next storm. No buckets in the attic, no stains on the ceiling. Just a solid roof over your head, ready for whatever weather comes off the river.
What people in Villa Hills 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 Villa Hills 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 Villa Hills and the area around it.