Storm damage

Storm Damage Repair in Knoxville, handled start to finish.

The spring fronts that run up the Tennessee Valley find every worn shingle and dried-out seam. When one finds yours, the fix is a call away: emergency tarping if the weather is still getting in, a free inspection, and a crew that works with insurance companies.

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A storm-damaged Knoxville-area roof with a tarped section and torn shingles exposing the underlayment Illustrative example: the same roof fully repaired with new matching shingles and the tarp removed Before After Illustrative

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What to do right after a storm

  1. Stay off the roof. Storm-damaged decking can be unpredictable underfoot. Look from the ground: missing or lifted shingles, shingle pieces in the yard, dented gutters, and exposed dark underlayment are all visible from the driveway.
  2. Check inside. Attic and top-floor ceilings first. A new stain, a damp smell, or daylight where there should be none means water is already in.
  3. Call before the next storm. (865) 813-8020. If the roof is open, emergency tarping keeps the weather out until the repair is scheduled. The follow-up storm usually does more damage than the first one.

What storm season does to Knoxville roofs

Storm season here means straight-line wind ahead of the front, hail rattling across the ridge, and driving rain behind both. The wind gets under the edge of a sun-dried shingle and peels it back, the rain finds the exposed felt, and a roof that looked fine in April is leaking by July. The repair covers the whole chain: torn shingles replaced, underlayment patched, flashing resealed or replaced, and the surrounding slope checked so one repaired patch doesn't fail at its edges next season.

The insurance side

Storm damage is exactly what homeowners insurance exists for, and the crew we connect you with works with insurance companies as a normal part of the job. Document what you can see from the ground with photos, get the free inspection so there's a professional read on the damage, and go into the claim with a real scope instead of a guess. You get straight answers about what is storm damage and what is just wear, because inflating a claim helps nobody.

Not sure whether that mark is storm damage or age? The free roof inspection answers it without costing you anything, and if it's a simple fix the roof repair page covers what that looks like.

Good questions

Frequently asked

What should I do first after a storm damages my roof?
Stay off the roof. Check from the ground for missing or lifted shingles and shingle pieces in the yard, check ceilings and the attic for new stains, then call. If weather is still getting in, emergency tarping keeps it out until the repair is scheduled.
Will insurance cover my storm-damaged roof?
Storm damage is a standard homeowners insurance claim, and the crew works with insurance companies as a normal part of the job. The free inspection gives you a professional scope to take into the claim. What's covered depends on your policy.
How fast can someone look at storm damage?
Call and describe what you're seeing. Active leaks and open roofs get priority, and emergency tarping is available to stop the bleeding before the full repair.
Do you handle hail damage?
The crew handles storm damage across East Tennessee, including wind-torn shingles, storm-driven leaks, and flashing failures. For any specific damage type, call and describe what you're seeing and you'll get a straight answer.
Is the storm repair work guaranteed?
Yes. Storm repairs are backed by workmanship warranties on the labor plus manufacturer materials warranties on the replacement shingles or panels. Ask for both in writing before work starts. On a storm repair it is also worth asking how the repaired area ties into the surrounding slope, because that edge is where a bad patch fails next season.
How do I tell storm damage from normal wear?
Damage from a storm tends to be sudden and patterned: a run of lifted or missing tabs on the weather-side slope, shingle pieces in the yard, dented gutters, bruised granule loss from hail. Wear is gradual and spread evenly across the sun-facing slopes. You get a straight read on which one it is, because inflating a claim helps nobody.
What does emergency tarping cost and when is it needed?
It is needed when the roof is open and more weather is coming, which in East Tennessee is most of storm season. The follow-up storm usually does more damage than the first one, so a tarp is the cheapest thing on the whole job. Price depends on the size of the opening and access; call and describe what is exposed.
How long do I have to file a storm damage claim?
Sooner is better and the policy sets the actual limit, so read it or ask your insurer. The practical deadline is evidence: wind and hail damage gets harder to attribute to one storm the longer it sits, and a documented inspection taken within weeks is what makes the claim stick. Get the free inspection first and file with a real scope.
Can hail damage be repaired without replacing the roof?
Sometimes. Hail bruises the granule coat, and if that is confined to one slope it can be a repair. If the bruising is across the whole field, the shingles have lost the layer that protects them from the sun and a repair just delays the replacement. That is the assessment the inspection is for.
Do you take the roof debris and old shingles away?
Yes, cleanup is part of the job, including the nails, which is the part people worry about with a yard and a driveway. Say on the call if there is anything under the work area worth moving first, like a deck, landscaping, or vehicles, and it gets planned around instead of worked around.
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