Storm Damage
Severe weather, hail, high winds, falling trees, and ice storms, can cause immediate, severe roof damage requiring emergency repair. Recognizing storm damage early prevents secondary water damage from compounding the loss.
Symptoms to Look For
- Dented or cracked shingles with visible hail impact marks
- Missing shingles after a wind event
- Tree limbs on or through the roof
- Dented gutters, vents, and flashing after hail
Common Causes
- Hail impact fracturing the asphalt mat beneath granules
- Wind uplift pulling shingles at starter rows or along rakes
- Falling tree limbs or whole trees during high-wind events
- Ice storm loading exceeding design snow loads
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Repair or Replace?
Insurance claims are common for storm damage. The choice between repair and replacement often depends on the insurance adjuster's assessment and the age of the roof. Hail damage that affects more than 25–30% of the surface typically justifies a full replacement claim. ShingleMe works with all major carriers.
Storm Damage in Northeastern Pennsylvania
NEPA is vulnerable to severe weather from multiple directions, nor'easters from the coast, lake-effect snow from the west, and summer thunderstorm lines from the southwest. Significant hail events hit Lackawanna and Wayne Counties several times per decade.
Areas Where We Fix Storm Damage
Dealing with Storm Damage?
Don't wait. Call ShingleMe for a free inspection, we'll diagnose the problem and give you a straight answer.