What to record from a safe location
Photograph loose shingles in the yard, affected roof elevations, displaced ridge material, damaged gutters, and new interior stains. Note when you first saw the change and which rooms are affected. Keep a wide view with each close-up so the contractor can locate the problem.
Stay clear of fallen wires, hanging branches, loose roofing, and wet attic areas near electrical equipment. An active opening may need temporary dry-in work once conditions are safe. Ask for the temporary work and permanent repair to be described separately.
Wind damage is more than a missing shingle
The inspection should check fasteners and seals around displaced shingles, ridge caps, edge metal, chimney flashing, and wall transitions. On low-slope sections, membrane edges, seams, curbs, and terminations need their own checks. A roof can admit wind-driven rain through a detail even when the broad field looks intact.
Coastal exposure, tree impact, roof geometry, and the condition of the material before the event all influence what the roofer finds. Ask for photos of the affected area and the adjacent material that must accept the repair. Brittle shingles may limit how a new piece can be integrated.
Separate storm observations from insurance decisions
A construction report should describe observed displacement, openings, moisture, and the proposed work. It should also record existing wear or earlier patches where relevant. A storm date and a damaged neighbor’s roof do not establish the condition or insurance coverage of your own property.
For the broader documentation process, see storm and wind damage guidance. Your insurer interprets the policy and decides coverage. Keep the inspection, dated photos, receipts, and itemized proposal in one folder if you contact it.
Compare a local repair with a larger scope
One repairable opening may need new shingles, fastening, flashing, or a defined membrane detail. Broad displacement, extensive brittleness, multiple leaks, or damaged decking can require a wider proposal. The quote should explain the reasoning and the process for approving hidden wood damage.
Ask about access, compatible materials, daily weather protection, disposal, cleanup, warranty terms, and local permit responsibility. Use roof inspection to assess the whole assembly and replacement planning costs if the repair scope becomes extensive.
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