After wind, hail, or falling branches, check safely from the ground for missing shingles, loose gutters, and debris. Inside, note new ceiling stains or attic moisture where you can look safely. Stay off a wet or damaged roof.

A storm damage roof inspection should document the affected areas and explain whether monitoring, repair, or replacement is recommended. Ground-level photos are useful, but they may not reveal lifted shingles or damaged flashing.

When to Schedule an Inspection

  • You see missing shingles or exposed underlayment.
  • You notice new leaks, stains, or attic moisture.
  • Large branches or debris hit the roof.
  • Neighbors nearby are reporting storm damage.
  • Your roof is older and has taken repeated weather hits.

Precision Exteriors offers free inspections for storm concerns across South Jersey and nearby communities. Share whatever property location details you know and we will confirm coverage.

What a Storm Inspection Should Include

Ask the roofer to check shingles, ridge caps, vents, flashing, gutters, fascia, and roof penetrations. Photos or notes should identify the location of each visible concern and connect it to the proposed work.

Can an Inspection Prove When Damage Happened?

Visible marks alone do not establish when or why damage occurred. An inspection records the roof conditions that can be seen; covered layers or inaccessible areas may need further evaluation. Tell the roofer what changed, when you first noticed it, and which earlier photos or repair records you have. Separate those observations from assumptions about the cause.

Ask how the inspection findings support a repair, replacement or monitoring recommendation. The contractor-comparison guide explains how to check the business and compare the written work before approving it.

How Insurance Fits In

Storm documentation can help you understand visible roof conditions. Your insurance company reviews coverage based on your policy, deductible, visible damage, and its own evaluation. The roofer’s job is to explain the roof condition and reasonable repair or replacement options.

If you want a professional opinion after a South Jersey storm, review the storm damage inspection service or request a free inspection.