Storm Damage Roofing in Washington County, PA

Hail, high wind and ice storms all reach Washington County, and storm damage is not always visible from the ground. A roof can look fine from the driveway and still have bruised shingles, broken seals and lifted edges that start leaking months later.

Rail Roofing Group inspects roofs after storms, documents the damage so you have it for your insurance claim, and repairs or replaces what the storm took out.

What storms do to a roof

• Hail bruises shingles and knocks off the granules that protect them from the sun
• Wind lifts shingle edges and breaks the seal that holds them down, or tears them off
• Flying debris and falling limbs puncture the roof
• Ice storms and ice dams force water under shingles at the eaves
• Dented gutters, vents and flashing often show hail before the shingles do

What to do after a storm

Start from the ground. Look for shingles in the yard, dents in gutters and downspouts, damaged siding and anything on the roof that was not there before. Check the attic and the ceilings for new stains. Take dated photos of everything you find.

Stay off the roof. A storm-damaged roof can be slippery and weaker than it looks, and a proper inspection needs someone who knows what hail and wind damage look like up close.

Working with your insurance claim

Insurance claims depend on documentation. During the inspection we photograph and record the damage on every slope, so you have a clear record to give your insurance company and their adjuster. The claim and the coverage decision are between you and your insurer; what we provide is an accurate account of what is on your roof.

Many policies set a time limit for reporting storm damage, so it is worth having the roof inspected soon after a storm even if nothing is leaking yet.

Repair or replacement after a storm

Damage limited to a few areas can usually be repaired. When hail or wind has damaged shingles across most of the roof, a replacement is often the outcome, and that is a common situation for insurance claims. We tell you which one the inspection supports.

How it works

1. 1
   Call after the storm. Tell us what happened and what you can see from the ground.
2. 2
   Inspection. We check every slope, the gutters, flashing and vents, and the attic.
3. 3
   Documentation. Photos and notes of the damage, so you have them for your insurance claim.
4. 4
   Written estimate. Repair or replacement, with the scope in writing.
5. 5
   Repair. The damaged roofing is repaired or replaced and the property cleaned up.

Storm Damage Repair: common questions

How do I know if hail damaged my roof?

Dents in gutters, downspouts and vents are a good sign hail hit hard enough to damage shingles. On the roof, hail leaves soft spots and areas where the granules are knocked off. An inspection confirms it.

Do you help with insurance claims for storm damage?

Yes. We document the damage on your roof so you have a clear record for your insurance company and adjuster. Coverage is decided by your policy and your insurer.

Should I call my insurance company or a roofer first?

Many homeowners have the roof inspected first so they know whether there is damage worth claiming, then open the claim with that documentation in hand. Check your policy for its deadline to report storm damage.

My roof is not leaking. Should I still get it checked after a storm?

Yes. Broken shingle seals and hail bruising often leak months later, and by then it can be harder to connect the damage to the storm.

Which areas do you cover for storm damage?

All of Washington County, PA, including Washington, Canonsburg, Peters Township, Charleroi, Monongahela, North Strabane and the surrounding towns.

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Storm Damage Repair near you

We serve all of Washington County, PA from our office in Venetia.