The hurricane has moved on. The power’s back, the yard is full of branches, and you’ve spotted shingles on the lawn or a damp patch spreading across the ceiling. You need hurricane damage roof repair in Orlando, and you need it from someone you can trust, at the exact moment out-of-town crews are knocking on every door on your street.
Feeling unsure right now is normal. Being inland doesn’t stop a hurricane from tearing up a roof, and most of the damage can’t be seen from the driveway. You deserve a roofer who will find all of it, write it down and explain it plainly.
APC Roofing is GAF Certified, licensed in Florida (CCC1337030) and insured, and we’ve worked on Central Florida roofs since 2017. Your inspection is free. Call 407-270-1129 to have a roofer come out.
What a hurricane does to an Orlando roof
Orlando is far enough inland that storms often weaken before they arrive, but hurricanes can still bring hours of strong wind and heavy rain to Central Florida. That steady pressure finds every weak spot on a roof.
Wind doesn’t push evenly across a roof. It pulls hardest at the eaves, the corners and the ridge, so that’s where shingles lift first. A shingle that lifted and settled back down may look fine from the yard but have a crease across it and a broken seal underneath. The next storm can take it off.
Tile roofs crack or shift when wind lifts them or debris hits them, and a single slipped tile can let water reach the underlayment. Metal roofs can lose fasteners or have panel edges bent back. On flat roofs over porches and additions, seams can open and the edge metal can peel up.
Then there’s the rain. Hurricane rain moves sideways, and it gets pushed under shingles, around flashing at walls and chimneys, and through cracked rubber pipe boots. Fallen limbs add punctures and dents that may not leak until the next downpour.
Right after the hurricane: what you can do
Stay off the roof. Wet, damaged roofs are slippery and may have weak spots.
Walk around the house. Look for missing or lifted shingles, cracked tiles, bent metal, fallen limbs and granules piled at the downspouts. Inside, check ceilings, the tops of walls and around light fixtures.
Take photos with the date. Shoot what you can see from the ground and any water damage inside.
Limit water getting in. A tarp or temporary patch can keep rain out until permanent repairs happen. Save receipts for anything you spend.
Check your insurance policy. Florida policies have deadlines for reporting a claim, so report the damage soon if you plan to file.
Hurricane damage roof repair in Orlando, step by step
A proper inspection covers the whole roof, not just the spot over the leak. That means checking every slope, each edge and the flashing, the pipe boots and the deck underneath where it’s soft. Every problem gets photographed so you can see it for yourself.
From there, you’ll get a written estimate that says whether the roof needs a repair or a replacement and why. If only a section was damaged and the rest of the roof is sound, a repair is the honest answer. If the damage is widespread, or the shingles are too brittle to repair without breaking the ones around them, replacement makes more sense. Florida’s building code also limits how much of a roof can be repaired before more of it has to meet current code, and your estimate will explain how that applies to you.
For wind problems that aren’t hurricane-related, see our wind damage roof repair in Orlando page.
Your insurance claim
If you’re filing a claim, here’s how it works. You file the claim with your insurance company, and you pay your deductible. We document the damage with photos, provide a written estimate and work with your adjuster so the damage on your roof is clearly accounted for. Your agent or insurer can tell you what your policy covers. Our insurance roof claims page explains the process in more detail.
How to spot a storm chaser
After a big storm, many trucks show up that won’t be around next year. A few things to check before you sign anything:
- Look up the contractor’s Florida license on the state’s licensing website (myfloridalicense.com). APC Roofing’s is CCC1337030.
- Ask for a local address and a written estimate.
- Walk away from anyone who pressures you to sign that day, asks you to sign over your claim, or says your deductible will be taken care of.
How it works with APC Roofing
- Book your free inspection. Call 407-270-1129 or request a free online estimate.
- Get a clear, honest assessment and estimate. Photos, a written estimate and a plain answer on repair or replacement.
- Your roof gets repaired and the site gets cleaned up. The crew clears the debris from the work before leaving.
Hurricane damage that doesn’t leak today can leak in the next afternoon storm. A creased shingle or a cracked boot can let water into the deck and insulation for weeks before you see a stain.
Hurricane roof repair questions
My roof isn’t leaking. Could it still be damaged?
Yes. Creased shingles, broken seals and loose flashing often don’t leak right away. An inspection finds them before the next storm does.
Do you repair tile, metal and flat roofs after a hurricane?
Yes. We repair shingle, tile, metal and flat roofs, including flat and low-slope roofs on commercial buildings.
Will the new shingles match my old ones?
Often they’ll be close, though older roofs can be hard to match exactly. We’ll tell you what to expect before the work starts.
Should I call my insurance company first?
Many homeowners get an inspection first so they know what’s there. Just keep your policy’s reporting deadline in mind.
Back to a dry, quiet house
When this is behind you, you’ll have a sound roof, a dry house and a clear record of what was done. Call APC Roofing at 407-270-1129 to book your free inspection. For other storm work, see our storm damage services in Orlando.
