Free Storm Damage Roof Inspection in Seattle
Had a windstorm or a limb come down? Have the roof checked before you file anything. We take photos of the damage and give you an honest opinion on whether a claim makes sense.
Check for storm damage before you file
From the ground, wind damage is easy to miss. A shingle creased by a gust often settles back flat, yet its seal is broken, and the next storm or a few weeks of Seattle rain can work underneath it.
A free storm damage roof inspection shows where you stand. When the damage is real, you can file with photos already in hand. When it isn’t, you avoid putting a claim on your record for no reason.
What we check after a storm
Wind damage
Shingles lifted, creased or gone along the eaves, edges and ridge.
Branch and tree impacts
Limb strikes, punctures and cracked decking.
Broken seals
Shingles that have let go of the strip beneath them and will lift in the next gust.
Flashing and vents
Loose flashing, vents and ridge caps.
Gutters
Gutters bent or dragged off the fascia by falling limbs.
Documentation
Photos of every slope with dates, ready for your insurer.
Signs you can check from the ground
Stay off a wet roof after a storm. Letting us look is safer, and you end up with photos for the insurer.
Pieces in the yard
Bits of shingle, ridge cap or flashing on the lawn, driveway or street.
Branches on the roof
Fir or maple limbs resting on the roof or jammed in the gutters.
New stains
Fresh marks on a ceiling or in the attic since the storm.
Neighbors with damage
If trees came down along your street, the same wind hit your roof.
“Another roofer quoted me $8,000 for a replacement. Doug said all it needed was a tune-up and a new turbine for $800, and the roof still had 5 years left in it. Talk about honesty!”
Karina FigueroaInsurance claim & roof repair · companyStorm damage inspection questions
Straight answers to the questions we hear most. Don’t see yours? Give us a call.
(737) 307-1960How soon after a storm should I get an inspection?
Soon. Insurance policies usually set deadlines for reporting storm damage, and over a Seattle winter minor damage turns into leaks fast.
Does the storm damage inspection cost anything?
No. It’s free with no strings attached, and that’s true whether or not you go on to file a claim.
Does getting an inspection count as a claim on my insurance?
It doesn’t. An inspection is just a look at the roof. Once you have seen the photos, the decision to file is yours.
Can you tell storm damage from normal wear?
In most cases. New creases, torn tabs and impact marks look different from age, moss or worn granules, and the photos point out which is which. Your adjuster may find that useful as well.
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Storm Damage & Insurance Claims
Wind storm or fallen tree? We document the damage and meet your adjuster.
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When a wind storm or fallen tree means a new roof: the claim, the adjuster and the install.
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Free inspections with photos: moss, leaks, wind damage and an honest recommendation.
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Water coming in during a storm? Fast help to stop the damage, then a proper repair.
Learn moreReady for a roof done right?
Whether it’s a stubborn leak, storm damage and an insurance claim, or a brand-new roof, The Ranier Roof Doctor is here to help. Tell us about your project and we’ll call you back to schedule a free estimate.
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