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What to Do After a Storm Damages Your Roof

A fallen tree, a leak, or shingles in the yard. Here is the exact order to follow after a storm, so you stay safe, protect your claim and get your roof fixed right.

First, stay safe

Storm damage is dangerous after the storm passes, not just during it. Stay away from downed power lines and treat every fallen wire as live. Do not climb on the roof to look at damage, wet shingles and loose debris make falls likely. If water reached outlets, switches or the electrical panel, stay out of that room until it is checked.

Document everything before cleanup

Take photos and video of the roof, ceilings, walls, floors and yard before anything is moved. Capture fallen trees, missing shingles and any water inside the house. Note the date and time of the storm. This documentation is the base of your insurance claim, and it is much harder to rebuild it after cleanup starts.

Stop the damage from spreading

A small leak becomes a large repair fast. Emergency tarping over the damaged roof area, board-up for broken openings and water extraction for flooding stop the damage from spreading. Our emergency team responds 24/7 across Somerset County. Call (908) 917-0332 and we secure your property first.

Your insurance claim

We document the damage with photos, provide a detailed scope of work and meet with your adjuster when needed. Keep receipts for any emergency work and for temporary lodging if your home is not livable. A clear record from day one makes the claim process smoother.

Repair and reconstruction

Once the property is secure and the claim is moving, we handle the full repair or reconstruction: roof replacement or repair, structural drying, interior restoration and final finishes. One licensed company, one point of contact, with warranties up to 50 years.

Prevent the next one

After the repair, a free inspection finds the weak points before the next storm: aging shingles, worn flashing, clogged gutters and branches hanging over the roof. Our $49.99/mo maintenance membership covers scheduled roof inspections and gutter cleaning, so small problems get fixed before they become emergencies.

Technical review: Stuart Home Improvement LLC, GAF Certified, NJ HIC License 13VH11792300

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