Your Guide to Storm Damage Repairs
Severe storms produce strong winds that can tear off shingles, blow debris into your home and crack windows. Throw in some precipitation—especially heavy rain, hail storms, and heavy snow—and your roof can suffer further storm damage.
Spotting this damage before it manifests itself as severe structural and water damage is key. Roof damage can, however, be difficult for the untrained eye to spot. And spotting storm damage early is paramount to mitigating its detrimental impact on your home or facility.
There are 2 key steps you need to do in the wake of a storm:
- Hire an experienced emergency roof repair expert
- File the appropriate documentation with your insurance company
Roof Damage Repair Process
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Thorough Evaluation
When storm damage strikes, accuracy matters. Our experienced roofing specialists conduct a comprehensive inspection to assess the full extent of damage to your roof, including shingles, underlayment, flashing, and structural components. We document everything with detailed photos and notes, identifying both obvious damage and hidden issues that could worsen over time. You’ll receive an honest assessment of what needs immediate attention versus what can be addressed in a complete repair plan. This evaluation forms the foundation for both your insurance claim and our repair strategy.
Emergency Repairs
Protecting your home from further damage is our first priority. After severe weather, we respond quickly to perform critical emergency repairs that stop leaks, secure loose materials, and prevent water intrusion. These temporary but effective fixes stabilize your roof and protect your interior from additional harm while we develop a comprehensive repair plan. Once your home is safe and secure, we’ll outline the full scope of work needed to restore your roof’s integrity and performance for the long term.
Complete Restoration
Beyond emergency fixes, we address every aspect of your roof’s condition. Our team replaces damaged shingles, repairs or replaces compromised flashing, fixes structural issues, and ensures proper ventilation and drainage. We don’t just patch problems; we restore your roof to like-new condition using premium materials that meet or exceed manufacturer specifications. If needed, we’ll also recommend complementary work like gutter cleaning, protective coatings, or upgraded ventilation to enhance your roof’s performance and longevity.
Preventative Maintenance Plan
A restored roof deserves ongoing protection. We provide customized maintenance recommendations to help your roofing system withstand future storms, hail, and severe weather. This might include seasonal inspections, gutter maintenance schedules, protective treatments, or minor repairs before small issues become major problems. Our goal is to maximize your roof’s lifespan and minimize your vulnerability to future damage, saving you money and stress down the road.
Insurance Claim Assistance
Navigating insurance claims can be overwhelming, especially after storm damage. We guide you through the entire process from start to finish. Before you file, we help you document everything your insurance company will need: detailed damage notes, repair estimates, photos, and receipts for any emergency work. We work directly with your insurance adjuster, provide professional documentation, and advocate for fair coverage of all necessary repairs. Our experience with claims means you get the settlement you deserve without the headache of managing it alone.
How To Assess Roof Damage
Before you do anything, make sure you are being safe. Climbing around on your roof can be dangerous, and the more stories in your house, the more careful you’ll need to be.
Also, avoid power lines. Those can hurt you.
With that out of the way, you can typically spot storm damage from a vantage point of your ladder. Look for shingles that are curled up or missing entirely. This is a clear-cut sign that your roof experienced some wind damage or some other form of storm damage.
This is a pretty serious situation since damaged or missing shingles caused by high winds can lead to water leaking into your home, which can lead to mold, termites or serious structural damage.
Also, some existing damage to your rooftop means there may already be some heavy rain that seeped through. With that in mind, check areas of your home that correspond with the damaged parts of your roof. You might find there are small water stains on your ceiling or in the corners of your drywall. The presence of water damage further reinforces that your home sustained some serious storm damage and needs expert attention quickly.
Hail damage, however, is harder to spot on roofs. This shows up as pockmarks or dents throughout roofing systems. Harder to spot still, storms can wear down protective outer coatings and granules. To spot any type of roof storm damage, you’ll need to know what you’re looking for.
If you have experienced a severe storm in your area and you’re considered about the integrity of your roof, it’s best to have a roofing contractor like Wildwood Roofing and Construction come to take a look and provide a free estimate.
Trusted St. Louis Roofing Contractors
Why You Should Schedule A Consultation With Wildwood
At Wildwood Roofing & Construction, we’ve been completing residential roof repair and commercial roofing projects in the greater St. Louis area for years and we’re proud of each of our roof restoration projects. We know that every project is different, which is why we provide our clients with a free, totally customized estimate. Our licensed estimator will take a look at your home and outline exactly what you need to get everything back to normal operations.
Wildwood Roofing & Construction has built its reputation by focusing on developing 3 key traits:
- Technique
- Experience
- Customer Service
We proudly service Saint Louis and the surrounding area – including O’Fallon, Wildwood, Chesterfield, St. Charles, Maryland Heights and southern Illinois – with these 3 principals guiding our every move. Taken together, they create a trifecta of customer satisfaction that many St. Louis roofing companies simply cannot compete with.
Contact us today for a free, no-pressure roof inspection. We’ll guide you through exactly what’s needed to make your roof serviceable again, and work alongside any insurance claims you need assistance with.
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