Asheville's Storm Season
Western North Carolina experiences severe thunderstorms, high winds, and occasional hail, especially during spring and summer. When a storm damages your roof, quick action is critical to preventing further damage to your home.
Step 1: Stay Safe and Assess from the Ground
After a storm passes, visually inspect your roof from ground level. Look for missing or displaced shingles, fallen tree limbs on the roof, damaged gutters or downspouts, and any visible dents or holes.
Never climb on a damaged roof yourself. Leave that to the professionals.
Step 2: Document Everything
Before any repairs, thoroughly document the damage. Take photos and videos from multiple angles. Note the date and time of the storm, save any weather alerts or reports, and keep records of any temporary repairs you make.
This documentation is essential for your insurance claim.
Step 3: Prevent Further Damage
If your roof is actively leaking, take immediate steps. Place buckets to catch water, move valuables away from leak areas, and call a roofing contractor for emergency tarping.
Most homeowner's insurance policies require you to mitigate further damage, so these steps are important.
Step 4: Contact Your Insurance Company
File your claim as soon as possible. Your insurance company will send an adjuster to inspect the damage. Having a roofing contractor present during the adjuster's visit can ensure nothing is missed.
Step 5: Get a Professional Roof Inspection
A licensed roofing contractor can identify damage that isn't visible from the ground, including bruised or cracked shingles from hail impact, compromised flashing around vents and chimneys, damaged underlayment beneath surface materials, and structural issues from fallen debris.
Step 6: Choose a Reputable Local Contractor
Be wary of storm chasers, which are out-of-town contractors who follow storms looking for quick jobs. Instead, choose a local, licensed, and insured roofing company with a solid reputation.
Lane Roofing and Restoration is a trusted, local roofing contractor serving Asheville and all of Western North Carolina, including Hendersonville, Waynesville, and Brevard. We work directly with insurance companies to make the claims process smooth and stress-free. View our full storm damage repair services to learn more.
Emergency Roof Repair in Asheville
Don't wait for small damage to become a big problem. **Call Lane Roofing at (828) 490-1830 for emergency storm damage repair and free inspections throughout Western NC.**
Worried About Your Roof?
Get a free roof inspection from a local crew. We'll take a look, show you photos of what we find, and give you an honest answer on what it needs.
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