The storm has passed. The power may or may not be back, the yard is full of branches, and there are pieces of something on the lawn that might be your roof. You need hurricane damage roof repair in Daytona Beach, and you need to know where to start before the next band of rain moves through.
This is one of the most stressful times to own a home. Everyone on the street needs a roofer at once, strangers are knocking on doors, and you don’t know how bad the damage really is. You deserve a calm, clear read on your roof and a plan you understand.
APC Roofing is GAF Certified, licensed in Florida (CCC1337030) and insured, and our storm damage inspections are free. Call 386-259-8425.
What to do first after a hurricane
Stay safe. Don’t go on the roof, and stay away from downed lines and anything a tree is resting on.
Protect the inside. If water is coming in, move furniture and electronics, put out buckets and soak up what you can. Your policy likely expects you to take reasonable steps to limit further damage, so keep receipts.
Document everything. Photograph the roof from the ground, debris in the yard and any ceiling stains or wet spots inside. Write down the date of the storm.
Get the roof inspected. A full inspection tells you what the storm actually did, separate from wear the roof already had.
How hurricanes damage roofs around Daytona Beach
Hurricane wind doesn’t press evenly on a roof. It pulls hardest at the corners, the eaves, the rakes and the ridge. Once it gets under an edge, it can peel back shingles or lift metal in long runs. Here’s what that usually looks like on Volusia County homes:
- Shingle roofs: missing shingles, tabs creased or folded back, and shingles that look fine but have lost their seal to the row below
- Tile roofs: cracked, slipped or missing tiles, especially at the hips and ridge, with the underlayment exposed underneath
- Metal roofs: loosened fasteners, lifted panel edges and bent trim
- Flashing and vents: bent or pulled-away flashing at walls and chimneys, and damaged vent caps
Wind-driven rain is the other half. In a hurricane, rain moves sideways and even uphill under shingle laps, around flashing and through vents. A roof can leak in a storm without any visible damage, so a leak alone doesn’t prove the roof failed. The inspection sorts that out.
Falling limbs add impact damage: cracked decking, punctured shingles and broken tiles where a branch came down.
Repair or replacement after a hurricane
Not every storm-damaged roof needs to be replaced. If damage is limited to a few sections, a roof leak repair or section repair may be all you need.
Florida adds a wrinkle. The state building code has rules about how much of a damaged roof can be repaired before more of it has to be brought up to current code, and those rules depend partly on when the roof was installed. When damage is widespread, or the roof was near the end of its life before the storm, a roof replacement may be the right answer. We’ll explain what applies to your roof and show you the photos.
Hurricane damage and your insurance claim
You file your own claim with your insurance company and pay your own deductible. Many Florida policies have a separate hurricane deductible, often a percentage of your home’s insured value, so check yours before you file. Florida also sets time limits for filing claims, so don’t let it sit.
We document the damage with photos and measurements, write a detailed estimate and work with your adjuster on the roof. Our roof insurance claims page goes through each step.
After a hurricane, out-of-area crews often fill neighborhoods for weeks. Take your time before signing anything. Ask for a Florida license number and proof of insurance, get the scope in writing, and be wary of anyone who offers to waive your deductible.
How it works
- Book your free inspection. Call 386-259-8425 or request a free online estimate.
- Get a clear, honest assessment and estimate. Photos of the storm damage, a note on any older wear, and a written estimate you can share with your insurer.
- Get your roof repaired and the site cleaned up. Once you decide how to proceed, the crew does the work and clears the debris before leaving.
Financing is available through Aqua Finance, Fortifi, Hearth and Home Run Finance if you need it.
Hurricane roof repair questions
My roof looks fine but leaked during the storm. Is it damaged?
Maybe not. Hurricane rain can blow under shingles and through vents on a sound roof. An inspection will tell you whether something failed or whether it was the storm’s sideways rain.
Should I wait until the season is over to fix storm damage?
It’s better not to. Damaged shingles or tiles leave the roof weaker for the next storm, and afternoon rains keep testing any opening.
Can you repair a tile roof after a hurricane?
Often, yes. Broken or slipped tiles can be replaced. If the underlayment beneath was damaged, more tiles may need to come off to replace it.
Do you do regular roof repair in Daytona Beach, too?
Yes. We repair everyday leaks, worn pipe boots and loose flashing on roofs that haven’t been near a hurricane.
Get ready before the next one
A storm-weakened roof faces every afternoon thunderstorm after it, and a small opening can soak decking and insulation long before you see a stain.
Getting the damage fixed now means the next time a storm heads up the coast, you’re watching the forecast, not the ceiling. Call 386-259-8425 to book your free inspection, or see all of our storm damage roofing services in the Daytona Beach area.
