4 Steps To Fix a Storm-Damaged Roof in Pagosa Springs, CO

5/9/2019 (Permalink)

Heavy and/or large hail can quickly damage the roof of a home.

Four Roof Repair Steps To Resolve The Problem

Hail and wind damage can lead to major roof problems. Missing or cracked singles or broken seals may cause leaks that threaten the interior of your home and even lead to serious secondary issues, such as mold growth. Take immediate action to document and mitigate the full extent of the damage. Follow these four roof repair steps to quickly resolve the problem.

1. Document Damage

Take photographs or videos of damage resulting from hail, wind, or other storm conditions. This footage can help to support a home insurance claim. It is important to capture this evidence prior to taking any mitigation measures. The case for coverage may be even stronger if you also have relatively recent footage of the condition of your roof prior to the storm.

2. Mitigate Damage

Board up and use tarps to keep out debris and additional moisture until repairs can take place. If leaks have penetrated into your attic or the interior of your home, you should also remove water and try to dry out the damage to the best of your ability.

3. Schedule Repairs

If a storm has affected many homes in the area, it may be a while before roof repair is possible. You should make an effort to schedule these repairs as soon as possible after observing signs of roof damage.

4. Choose Storm-Resistant Materials

If you live in a region prone to adverse weather that is known to damage roofs such as high winds or hail, you may want to invest in having roofers use storm-resistant materials in repairing or rebuilding the roof of your home.

If your roof has recently sustained storm damage, you should notify your insurance company and schedule roof repair sooner rather than later. Take immediate action to mitigate the damage and rely on the expertise of a residential storm damage repair company.

SERVPRO of Archuleta, Montezuma, La Plata & San Juan Counties is here to help you 24/7/365 with any storm season damage issue.

Please call us at 970-259-6184.