ServicesStorm Damage Repair
Storm Damage Repair in Union City, With Your Yard Kept Clean
Once hail or a hard wind has passed, we climb up, record the damage in photos and repair it with materials that match what is already on your home. Beds and shrubs stay covered during the work, and a magnet sweeps the lawn for nails at the end of each day.
What storm damage repair covers
Storm damage is rarely as obvious as a missing shingle. Hail can bruise asphalt and knock loose the granules that shield it from sun, and wind can break the seal strip so a shingle lifts in the next gust even though it looks flat today. Left alone, both show up later as leaks, often far from the spot that was hit.
Our work starts with finding that damage, documenting it clearly and repairing it so the roof sheds water the way it should. When the damage is limited, a targeted repair is the right call. When it is spread across several slopes, we will tell you plainly that roof replacement may make more sense, and show you why.
Our crew has 30+ years of roofing experience behind it, and on storm work that shows up in the small things: finding a shingle profile that blends in, telling a hail strike from ordinary wear, and knowing when a dented vent cap means the shingles beside it were hit too.
Inside a storm repair visit
Every slope, top to bottom
Our inspection covers ridges, valleys, pipe boots, vents and flashing, not just the face you can see from the street. Gutters, downspouts and window screens get a look too, because the dents on them tell us how large the hail was and which way it came from.
Photo documentation
Each damaged spot is photographed and labeled, so you can see what we saw from the roof. Keep the set for your records, or hand it to your insurer if you decide to file.
Temporary protection
If a section is open to the weather, we cover it securely so rain stays out until the permanent repair is scheduled.
Matched repairs
We replace damaged shingles, seal strips, flashing and boots with materials chosen to match your existing roof in profile and color as closely as possible.
Protecting your property
Tarps go over shrubs and flower beds, and we keep debris off the driveway and away from the foundation. Ladders are set with care against gutters and siding.
Daily cleanup
Old shingles and wrappers are hauled off, and we run a magnetic sweeper across the lawn and drive before leaving each day.
Signs your roof took storm damage
- Dents in soft metal
- Dings on gutters, downspouts, vent caps or the AC unit mean hail was large enough to hit the roof hard as well.
- Grit at the downspouts
- After a hailstorm, look where the downspouts empty. A thick drift of dark, sandy grit means shingles shed the coating that protects them from sun.
- Lifted or creased shingles
- Shingles that flap, curl at the edges or show a straight crease across them have likely lost their seal in the wind.
- Pieces in the yard
- Shingle tabs, ridge caps or bits of flashing on the lawn mean something on the roof is now exposed.
- New ceiling stains
- A water spot that appears after a storm is the roof telling you it let water in, even if the exterior looks fine from the ground.
How a storm repair job runs
- 1
First phone call
Tell us the date the storm hit and anything you have spotted since, from grit at the downspouts to a stain on a ceiling. Together we pick a day for our visit to your home.
- 2
Inspection and photos
We go up, document the damage and walk you through the photos at ground level. You hear our honest view on repair versus replacement.
- 3
Written scope
You get a line-item estimate showing what will be replaced and why. If you plan to file a claim, we can talk through how the photos and notes relate to a typical adjuster visit. Coverage is decided by your insurer, not by us.
- 4
Repair day
Landscaping is covered first, then damaged materials come off and new ones go on with proper nailing and sealing. Debris goes straight into a container, not onto your lawn.
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Final sweep and walk-through
We sweep for nails, clear gutters of debris and walk the finished work with you. Our 10-year workmanship warranty covers the repair we did.
What moves the cost of storm repair
Two storm repairs on the same street can be priced very differently. The number depends on how widely the damage spreads across the slopes, and on the state of the decking and flashing once the top layer comes off. Every item is written down before work begins, so nothing appears on the bill that you have not already seen.
- Extent of damage
- Six or eight shingles lifted on one face of the roof is a modest repair. Hail bruising on every slope is a much bigger scope and can tip the answer toward replacement.
- Decking condition
- If water has already reached the plywood, soft sections must be replaced before new shingles go on.
- Material matching
- Discontinued or older shingle styles take more effort to match, and some roofs need a full slope redone for a consistent look.
- Pitch and access
- Steep slopes, multiple stories and tight side yards add safety setup and time.
- Flashing and accessories
- Bent drip edge, cracked pipe boots and damaged vents are each priced as their own line.
Storm damage repair questions
- Should I call my insurance company or a roofer first?
- Having the roof checked before you file tells you whether there is damage worth a claim at all. We photograph what we find and explain it in plain terms. Whether to file, and what your policy pays for, is a conversation between you and your insurer.
- Can you just fix the damaged spots instead of replacing the roof?
- Often, yes. If the damage is limited and the rest of the roof is in good shape, a repair is the sensible choice. We only recommend roof replacement when the damage is widespread or the shingles can no longer be matched or sealed properly.
- How soon after a storm should the roof be checked?
- Soon is better, mainly because wind-lifted shingles and hail bruises let water in during the next rain. Spring storm season can bring several systems close together, so a prompt roof inspection keeps small damage from growing.
- Will the new shingles blend in with the old ones?
- We look first for the same maker, shape and shade, and get as close as today's products allow. Older roofs cannot always be matched exactly, so we bring a sample to your home and go over the options with you before anything is installed.
- Will my yard be a mess afterward?
- No. We cover beds and shrubs, keep a container close to the work and run a magnetic sweeper across the lawn and driveway every day. Homeowners from Union City to Yukon and Mustang get the same cleanup routine.
- How do I know you will stand behind the work?
- Our repairs carry a 10-year workmanship warranty, and we hold a BBB A+ rating. If a problem shows up with work we did, call us and we will come out and look at it.
Have the storm damage looked at properly
We will walk your roof, show you the photos and explain what needs repair and what does not. Your yard will be as tidy when we leave as when we arrived.