Key takeaways
- Stay off the roof. Most of what matters can be seen from the ground.
- Look for missing shingles, dented metal and granules in the gutters.
- Check the attic and ceilings for new stains.
- Take dated photos before anything is moved or repaired.
After a storm, you may want to climb up and look. Please do not. Wet roofs are slippery and damage can hide under the surface. Here is what you can check safely.
Walk around the house
Look at the roof from each side. Missing or lifted shingles, bare patches and a torn ridge cap are signs of wind damage.
Check the soft metal
Gutters, vents, flashing and the garage door often show dents from hail. Dents there suggest the shingles may have been hit too.
Look in the gutters
A pile of granules at the downspout can mean the shingle surface was knocked loose.
Check inside
Look at the ceilings for new stains and, if you can do it safely, at the attic for damp insulation or daylight.
Take photos
Take dated photos of anything you see, including fallen limbs. Our Storm Plan walks through the order of steps.
Call a professional
A roofer can check what you cannot see and cover open areas to stop more water getting in.
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