ServicesStorm Damage Repair
Storm Damage Repair in Macclenny
After a hard storm, you want to know two things: is your home still dry, and what happens next. We inspect the roof at no charge, photograph every bit of damage, and repair it with careful attention to the edges and seals that wind tests first.
What storms really do to a roof
Storm damage is rarely one big, obvious hole. More often it is subtle: some shingle tabs loosened on a single slope, a corner of drip edge bent back, a vent boot cracked by a falling branch, or hail that rubbed granules off the shingles. Each of these gives water a way in, and the stain on your ceiling may not show for weeks.
We fix what the storm really damaged, and if the damage goes beyond what a repair can handle, we tell you straight. If the roof can be saved, we renail and reseal so the repaired section holds up like the rest. If it can't, we explain the reasons and go over roof replacement or metal roofing with you.
Around Macclenny, summer thunderstorms and hurricane season hit roof edges and ridges hardest, so those get our first and closest look.
What we do on a storm damage job
A full inspection with photos
We walk the roof, check the attic for wet decking or stained insulation, and photograph what we find. You get the pictures, so you can see the damage without climbing a ladder.
Working alongside your adjuster
Planning to open a claim? We coordinate with your insurance adjuster ourselves. We can be on site for their visit, point out each spot we photographed, and answer their questions about the roof. Your insurer still decides what the policy covers.
Shingle and underlayment repair
Creased or missing shingles are replaced, and torn underlayment beneath them is patched before new shingles go down. We hand-seal the new tabs to the old so wind cannot get a grip on the edge.
Flashing, vents and pipe boots
Bent flashing gets reshaped or replaced, and cracked boots around plumbing vents are swapped out. These small parts are where most post-storm leaks begin.
Decking repair where needed
If a limb punched through or water soaked the wood, we cut out the soft section and install new decking before anything goes on top. Shingles nailed into damaged wood will not hold.
Gutter checks
Storms bend gutters and pull hangers loose. We check them while we are up there and note anything that needs work from our gutters service.
Signs the last storm reached your roof
- Shingles in the yard
- Even one shingle on the grass means a gap on the roof. The shingles beside it were likely loosened too.
- Lifted or creased tabs
- From the ground, look for shingles that sit higher than their neighbors or show a light line across them. A crease means the seal broke and the tab flapped in the wind.
- Dents and bare spots
- Hail leaves dents in gutters, vents and metal flashing. On shingles it knocks off granules, leaving dark patches that age quickly in the sun.
- A new ceiling stain
- A water spot that appears days after a storm usually traces back to flashing, a vent boot or a torn underlayment seam.
- Limbs on the roof
- A branch that landed and rolled off can still crack decking or dent the ridge. It is worth a look even if nothing seems wrong inside.
How a storm repair goes, start to finish
- 1
Your phone call
Tell us what you saw and when the storm passed. We set up a time for a technician to come out and look at your home.
- 2
Inspection and photos
We check the roof surface, edges, flashing and attic. Then we share each picture with you and explain it in plain words: what took damage, what held up, and whether a repair will do the job.
- 3
Meeting your adjuster
If you file a claim, we can be there when the adjuster visits and share what we documented. You get a clear written scope of the repair to compare against their report.
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The repair day
We cover plants and walkways, then take off only the damaged materials. The opening is rebuilt from the wood up: sound decking first, fresh underlayment lapped over the old, flashing set back in place, and new shingles nailed on the line and sealed by hand. Before we leave, a magnet sweep picks up stray nails and the debris goes with us.
What shapes the cost of storm repair
Every estimate is free and no-obligation, and it lists each part of the work so you can see where the money goes. Your insurance may cover much of it, depending on your policy. Financing is available if you need it for your share.
- How far the damage spreads
- Replacing a handful of tabs on one slope is a short visit. Damage across several slopes means more material and a longer day on the roof.
- Condition of the decking
- Soft or cracked plywood must be replaced before new shingles go on. That only becomes certain once the damaged layer comes off, so we stop and show you what we found before going further.
- Matching your roof
- Older shingles can be hard to match in color and style. Finding a close match, or deciding a slope needs fuller replacement, affects the price.
- Pitch and access
- Steep roofs and spots hemmed in by trees need more safety setup and slower work.
Common questions after a storm
- Do I call my insurer or you first?
- It works either way. Many homeowners book our free post-storm inspection before they file, so they know whether there is real damage worth claiming. If there is, our photos give your insurer solid evidence to look at.
- Can you handle the adjuster for me?
- On storm damage claims, we work with your insurance adjuster directly. We can join them on the roof, show them what we found and answer what they ask. Coverage decisions aren't ours to make, but we make sure nothing gets missed.
- Does the post-storm inspection cost anything?
- No. Post-storm inspections are free, and you don't have to hire us afterward. The photos are yours to keep regardless.
- Will the new shingles match the old ones?
- We search for the closest brand, color and profile. When an exact match isn't out there, we explain how that will affect the look of your roof and go over your choices before we start.
- Is there a warranty on the storm repair?
- Yes. Our storm repairs come with a 5-year workmanship warranty. If something we installed fails because of how our crew put it on, call us and we fix it at our cost.
Get the storm damage looked at before the next rain
Small breaks in a roof grow with each storm that follows. Let us check your home, photograph what we find and give you an honest answer on what it needs.