Newark Roof Repair Pros handles storm damage repair for homes and businesses in Elizabeth, NJ. We work out of Newark, about four and a half miles away, and this page covers what wind, hail and heavy rain do to roofs in Union County and how we document the damage before any repair starts. If a storm has left you with missing shingles, dents or a leak, the first job is getting the damage on record.
What Storms Do To Elizabeth Roofs
Elizabeth gets the same mix of nor'easters, summer thunderstorms and occasional hail that hits the rest of Union County. Wind tears at the edges and ridges first, hail bruises shingles and metal, and driving rain finds every gap in flashing and sealant. None of that damage is always obvious from the ground, which is why we get up on the roof and look.
- Wind lifts and creases shingles, often at hips, ridges and rake edges.
- Hail leaves dents in metal and soft spots in asphalt shingle mats.
- Rain pushes into worn flashing around chimneys, vents and skylights.
- Gutters clogged with storm debris back water up under the roof edge.
How Different Roof Types Fail
Asphalt shingles are the most common roof here, and they take hail and wind differently depending on age and condition. Metal roofing dents and its fasteners can back out under repeated wind. Flat or low slope sections, common on commercial buildings and porches, tend to fail at seams and drains after heavy rain.
- Asphalt shingles lose granules and crack where hail has struck.
- Metal panels dent, and loose fasteners let water in at the laps.
- Flat roofs pond water at low spots and open seams after a storm.
- Skylights and roof coatings can crack or peel under impact.
Documenting Damage Before Repairs
Before we replace a shingle or seal a seam, we photograph and measure what the storm did. That record matters if you file an insurance claim, because the adjuster needs to see the damage as it was, not after it has been patched. We also check for water that has already moved into the decking or attic so the repair covers the real problem.
- We photograph every damaged area with something for scale.
- We note the cause, direction and extent of the damage in writing.
- We check the attic and decking for water that got past the surface.
- We give you the documentation you need for an insurance claim.
Call Newark Roof Repair Pros and we will get up on the roof, document what the storm did, and tell you what it takes to fix it. From there you can decide on the repair and, if you are filing a claim, we can help with the paperwork.