Storm Damage Roofing

Serving Chestertown, Stevensville, Annapolis, Bowie and 12 more Maryland communities

Wind lifts and tears shingles, bends flashing and opens paths for water. Hail bruises shingles and knocks the granules off the surface that protects them. Some of that is obvious from the ground and some of it is only visible up close, which is why a proper look after a storm is worth having.

What a storm actually did to a specific roof is not always what it looks like from the driveway. We look at the roof itself rather than assuming the worst because a forecast was bad, or the least because nothing is dripping yet, and give you a documented account of its condition before recommending anything. Wind and hail rarely treat a roof identically from one side to the other, which is part of why the walk-through matters more than a glance from below.

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What the work includes

Assessment

Wind damage inspections
Hail damage inspections

What we find

Missing or lifted shingles
Damaged flashing
Water intrusion

What happens next

Storm-related roof repairs
Roof condition documentation

How a job runs

01
You tell us what you are seeing
A leak, a storm, a roof that is getting on, or an exterior that needs attention.
02
We evaluate the property
We look at the roof or the exterior and find what is actually causing it.
03
We explain the options
You hear what we found and which options fit, in plain terms, with an honest recommendation.
04
You get a clear estimate
A clear estimate or scope of work, before any work starts.
05
We do the agreed work
The work we agreed, done properly, with care for your property.
06
We clean up
The work area is left clean when the job is finished.

Common questions

What does storm damage look like on a roof?

Missing, lifted or creased shingles, dark patches where the granules have been knocked away, dented or bent flashing, debris across the roof, and new leaks or water stains inside. Shingle pieces in the gutters or on the ground are a clear sign to have the roof looked at.

Should I have the roof checked if it is not leaking?

Yes. Wind and hail damage does not always leak straight away. Lifted shingles and damaged flashing let water in later, so a look after a bad storm catches the problem while it is still small.

What is roof condition documentation?

A record of the condition of the roof and the damage found during the evaluation, so there is a clear picture of what the storm did and what the repair addresses.

Is it safe to go up after a storm?

No. A wet, damaged or debris-covered roof is dangerous. Look from the ground, note what you see, and leave the roof to a professional.

Does every storm need a roof check?

Not every one. High wind, hail, or debris coming down on the roof are the situations worth checking; an ordinary rain that came and went usually is not.

What if the damage turns out to be minor?

Then you hear that plainly, along with what we saw and why it does not call for more than watching it or a small repair. The record of the condition of the roof at that point still has value, even when the news is that nothing much needs doing yet.

How soon after a storm should the roof be looked at?

Sooner is better, mainly because lifted shingles and damaged flashing are easiest to deal with before another round of weather works on them further. There is no strict deadline, but waiting through several more storms before checking tends to turn a small problem into a bigger one.

Does hail always leave visible marks?

Not always in a way that is obvious from the ground. Hail can bruise a shingle and knock granules loose without leaving an obvious dent, which is part of why a close look matters more than a glance from the driveway.