Can I replace a few shingles myself?
Honest answers from TruRoof, storm and hail damage roof repair in West Chester, OH.
After the last West Chester storm, you spot a couple bare spots on your roof. You’re handy with a hammer and think, “Seventy bucks for a service call just to nail two shingles?” It’s a reasonable question, especially when money is tight.
After a West Chester storm, you might spot a dark patch where shingles are gone. Wind ripped them off or hail cracked them. In Butler County, spring squalls can produce gusts that peel asphalt shingles like a banana skin. The black felt underneath is the only barrier left. One heavy rain can soak through and start a ceiling stain you won’t notice for weeks.
Replacing one shingle takes about 20 minutes and under $30 in nails and sealant. But the shingles around it are bonded tight, especially on homes built in the last 20 years around Beckett Ridge. Lifting the row above can break that seal and open a new leak path. You also need to use the right type of nail, or else rust will stain your roof within months. If you see three or more bare spots, the damage likely runs deeper than the surface.
If you decide to fix a single shingle, use four galvanized roofing nails, dab sealant on the nail heads, and slide it under the shingle above. Do not nail into the seal strip. This mistake lets water funnel straight to the deck. For anything bigger, or if your roof is steep like many on Union Centre Boulevard, call TruRoof at [number]. We check for hidden cracks and handle the insurance adjuster so you don’t have to climb a ladder.
When the job is done by a pro, water flows off the roof into the gutter. You stop looking up when clouds roll in. The fix blends in and your home in West Chester is ready for whatever weather comes next. No more worrying every time the wind picks up.
What people in West Chester 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 West Chester 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 West Chester and the area around it.