The storm has passed. There are shingles in the yard, a branch on the roof or a new drip in the hallway ceiling, and your phone is already lighting up with roofers you’ve never heard of. Storm damage roof repair can feel urgent and confusing at the same time, and the first few days shape most of what comes after.
It’s a lot to sort out while you’re also cleaning up the yard. You want to protect your home, get the insurance part right and avoid hiring someone who disappears by spring.
APC Roofing has inspected and repaired storm-damaged roofs since 2017 across Central Florida, the Daytona Beach area, the Kansas City metro and Springfield, Missouri. We’re GAF Certified, licensed and insured, and the inspection is free. Call 866-995-0704 to get your roof looked at.
Start with safety
Stay clear of downed or sagging power lines and anything touching them. Don’t climb onto a wet or debris-covered roof, and don’t set a ladder up in gusty wind. If a ceiling is sagging with trapped water, keep everyone out of that room. Look at the roof from the ground, from an upstairs window or from across the street, and leave the climbing to someone with the right gear. More people get hurt cleaning up after a storm than during it.
What to do after a storm damages your roof
Once everyone is safe, work through this in order:
- Take photos. Shoot the roof from the ground, the yard debris, fallen limbs and any interior stains. Your phone records the date and time.
- Check inside. Look at ceilings and upper walls for fresh stains, and put containers under active drips.
- Move your things. Get furniture, electronics and anything valuable away from wet areas.
- Call your insurance company. Report the damage and ask what your policy needs from you next, including any reporting deadline.
- Get the roof inspected. A trained eye on the roof finds what you can’t see from the yard.
- Cover any opening. If the roof is open, ask about temporary protection so the next rain doesn’t add to the damage. Most policies expect you to take reasonable steps to prevent more damage.
Which kind of storm hit your roof?
Storm damage isn’t one thing, and the right repair depends on what did the damage.
Hail bruises and cracks roofing with almost nothing visible from the ground. It starts damaging asphalt shingles at roughly the size the National Weather Service uses to call a storm severe, about one inch across. See hail damage roof repair.
Straight-line wind lifts, creases and peels shingles, starting at the edges, corners and ridge. It happens far from any coast. See wind damage roof repair.
Hurricanes and tropical storms bring hours of wind from shifting directions plus rain blown sideways into every gap. See hurricane damage roof repair.
Falling trees and limbs puncture the roof deck and need the wood underneath checked, not just the shingles.
Storm damage roof repair where you live
In Central Florida and the Daytona Beach area, damage tends to come from hurricane season, June through November, and from heavy summer thunderstorms with strong gusts. Tile roofs crack and shift, shingles lift at the edges, and wind-driven rain finds worn flashing.
Around Kansas City and Springfield, spring and summer storms bring hail and straight-line winds, often with little warning. Hail damage on shingles and dents in metal roofs and gutters are the most common results, and winter adds freezing rain that loads gutters and roof edges with ice.
A roof can look fine and still be damaged
This is where storm damage costs people the most. Bruised shingles, broken seals, shingles that lifted and dropped back into place and small gaps in flashing can’t be seen from the driveway. They tend to leak weeks or months later, sometimes after your policy’s reporting window has closed.
If a significant storm crossed your area, it’s worth an inspection even if nothing looks wrong. NOAA keeps public records of hail, wind and tornado reports by date and location, so you can check whether a storm actually hit your neighborhood. And if the inspection finds nothing, that’s a good outcome too.
How to check anyone who knocks
After a big storm, roofers come from everywhere. Some do great work and some are gone by next season. Put these tests to everyone who knocks, including us:
- Confirm where the company is based and how you’d reach it in two years.
- Get the scope of work in writing before signing anything, and read what you sign.
- Be wary of anyone who offers to waive or cover your deductible.
- Walk away from promises about what your insurance will pay. Only your insurer decides that.
How insurance fits in
If your damage may be covered, you file the claim with your insurance company and pay your deductible. We inspect and photograph the damage, write a detailed estimate and work with your adjuster. Our insurance roof claims page explains the process step by step, and the storm damage roofing page walks through repair versus replacement after a storm.
How it works with APC Roofing
- Book your free inspection. Call 866-995-0704 or request a free online estimate.
- Get a clear, honest assessment and estimate. You’ll see photos of any damage and hear whether it calls for a repair or a replacement.
- The roof gets done and the site gets cleaned up. Many residential projects are finished in a single day.
Storm damage questions
How soon should I have my roof inspected after a storm?
As soon as you reasonably can. Damage is easier to document while the storm is recent, and your policy may set a deadline for reporting it.
Do I have to file a claim if you find damage?
No. That’s your decision. You’ll have the photos and the estimate, so you can weigh it against your deductible before you call your insurer.
Can I tell if my roof has storm damage from the ground?
Sometimes, if shingles are missing or a limb went through. Hail bruises and broken seals usually can’t be seen without getting on the roof.
Get your roof back to normal
Storm damage that isn’t leaking yet usually starts leaking eventually. Getting it found and fixed now keeps a small repair from growing into a bigger one.
The goal is a dry house, a roof you trust through the next storm season and no surprises on the bill. Call 866-995-0704 to book your free inspection.
