Storm Damage
Storms Can be Tough on Your Roof
If a tree falls on your roof, the damage will likely be severe and easy to see. But some damage may be less obvious. Heavy rain, tornadoes, hail, high winds, and tree branches beating against the roof can also cause damage.
Tips for handling storm damage
- If you suspect storm damage, stay safe by staying off the roof. Call Raymond Hardin Roofing for a professional roof inspection.
- If you see any signs of damage, call us first before you call your insurance company. We will make a thorough inspection of the damage and give your insurance company complete information to help you receive the most complete coverage allowed by your policy.
- Avoid "contractors" who show up in your neighborhood after a storm. Storm damage is a magnet for con artists who take advantage of storm victims. Don't be a victim twice. Instead, call a well-known, reputable roofing contractor like Raymond Hardin Roofing.
- Check for signs of leaks inside your home and in the attic (if you can access it safely).
- Inspect as much of the roof as you can see from the ground:
- Look for shingles that are missing or that appear loose, cracked, or curled. Look for shingles that appear "bald"—missing the granular coating.
- Following a hailstorm, look for "dimples," indentations in shingles or metal roofing.
- Look for any metal flashing that has bent or come loose around chimneys, turbines or stacks and around the edges of the roof where it meets the top of the walls.
- Walk around the property and look for pieces of shingles, roofing f
elt, or metal flashing. - Look for damage to property around the building. If storms have damaged sturdy property surrounding the house, the roof is more likely to have been damaged too.
Need help? Call Raymond Hardin Roofing.
You can trust the, experienced roofers at Raymond Hardin Roofing to do professional, top-quality work at a fair price.
