Storm Damage Roofs

Strong gusts and summer thunderstorms in Gainesville, FL can strip shingles, raise tab edges and loosen flashing, and wind-driven rain then reaches the attic and ceilings. If water is getting in and it is safe, protect belongings and catch drips without climbing up, then call to reach a roofing contractor.

Signs a storm has damaged the roof
Shingles in the yard, creased or torn tabs, a lifted ridge cap, bent metal flashing, granules washed out at downspouts, a fresh ceiling stain, damp attic insulation or daylight between roof boards can all point to storm damage.

What the roofer may do first
The roofer you are connected with can inspect the roof, photograph what the storm did, cover open areas with a tarp or other temporary protection, and say whether a repair or a replacement makes more sense. Keep your own dated photos too; coverage depends on the policy.

Call the referral line and say what happened, where water is getting in, whether the roof is tarped, and roughly when the storm passed through.