Storm Damage Roof Repair in Clarksville, IN

And hail

Hail knocks granules off shingles, leaving dark bruises, and can crack the mat inside. It dents gutters, vents and downspouts. Clarksville storms can bring both hail and wind, so we check for both on every inspection.

Your own photo checklist

Good photos help you, your insurer and us. From the ground, without climbing anything, photograph:

1. Any shingles, caps or gutter pieces in the yard, before you pick them up.

2. Each side of the roof from the ground, zoomed in if your phone allows.

3. Dents on gutters, downspouts, window wraps, air conditioner fins and car hoods.

4. Ceiling or wall stains inside, with a date.

5. Damaged fences, siding or screens.

Write down the storm date and time. Keep everything in one album so it's easy to share.

Don't throw away shingles or gutter pieces the storm knocked loose until the damage has been documented. And don't climb a ladder onto a wet roof to get a better picture. Ground photos are enough; we'll photograph the roof itself during the inspection.

Tarping after a storm

If wind has opened the roof, the most important thing is keeping more water out. We tarp storm-damaged roofs to protect the house until permanent repairs can be made. Keep receipts for tarping and other emergency protection; some policies reimburse it. A tarp is a stopgap, not a repair, so plan on the permanent fix soon after.

The insurance side

Your homeowner's policy may cover sudden storm damage like wind and hail. Normal wear and age usually aren't covered. Here's how we help:

• We inspect the roof, gutters, vents and siding, and photograph what we find.

• We give you an honest read on whether the damage looks worth a claim.

• We put the repair or replacement scope in a written estimate.

• If you file, we help you work through the claim and explain what the approved work covers.

• We do the work, clean up and walk the roof with you.

You contact your insurance company and report the damage; we make sure you have clear documentation to share. Our storm damage page explains more.

After the adjuster's visit

Once your insurer has looked at the roof, you'll usually receive a written scope of what they'll cover. Read it alongside our estimate. If something we found isn't on their list, such as a damaged vent, a section of flashing or a gutter run, we'll point it out to you and show you the photo, so you can ask your insurer about it. Keep notes of every conversation with your insurance company, including names and dates.

Storm damage beyond the shingles

Storms don't stop at the roof. The same wind and hail often damage:

• Gutters and downspouts, dented or pulled away from the fascia;

• Siding, cracked or punched by hail on the storm-facing side;

• Skylights, with cracked domes or loosened flashing;

• Soffit and fascia, torn by wind or soaked by a damaged gutter.

We repair and replace all of these, so the outside of the house can be put back together in one project instead of three.

Commercial storm damage

Clarksville's commercial corridors along Veterans Parkway and Lewis and Clark Parkway have a lot of flat and low-slope roofs. After a storm we check membranes for punctures and torn seams, perimeter edges that wind can peel back, rooftop units for dents and loose flashing, and drains clogged with debris. Commercial policies differ from homeowner's policies, so check your coverage and reporting requirements. We work on commercial flat and metal roofs, multi-family buildings, churches and schools.

Clarksville storm season

Clarksville sits on the Ohio River at the Falls of the Ohio, directly across from Louisville, and shares its humid subtropical climate. Severe spring thunderstorms are common, and the region sees occasional tornado outbreaks. Damage that isn't fixed in spring often turns into leaks during the freeze season, which usually runs from early November into early April.

If you remember a hard storm but never had the roof checked, it's not too late for a roof inspection.

Repair or replacement?

A few lost shingles on a healthy roof is a repair. Damage on every slope, or wind damage on a roof that was already brittle, often means replacement. Insurers weigh the same factors. We'll show you the photos and explain which way your roof leans.

Matching is worth thinking about too. New shingles on an older, faded roof won't always match exactly. If only part of the roof is being repaired, talk with your insurer and with us about what your policy allows before work begins.

Nearby

We handle storm damage throughout Clarksville, Jeffersonville and New Albany, and across the river in Louisville. Our Clarksville page lists all our services in town.

In a customer's words

"The crew was professional, courteous, and efficient, and the whole process went smoothly."

Debbie S., Google review