Storm and hail damage roof repair in Macomb County
After wind or hail, the first job is finding out what the storm actually did to your roof. Ultra Services Roofing inspects the roof for free, photographs the damage and explains the repair scope.
Your insurance company decides what's covered. Our office is in Sterling Heights, and we inspect storm damage on homes and businesses across Macomb County and Metro Detroit.
What to do right after a storm
Right after a storm, stay off the roof, keep water off your floors and get the damage looked at. These steps cover the basics:
- Stay off a wet or damaged roof, even for a quick look.
- Catch any water coming in and move belongings out of the way.
- Take your own photos from the ground and inside the house.
- Call or text us to inspect and photograph the roof.
- Check your policy or call your insurance company about coverage and reporting deadlines.
What storm damage looks like
Wind damage usually means missing or lifted shingles. Hail leaves bruised shingles and dented metal. Some of it you can see from the yard, and some only shows up close.
Wind damage
Look for missing shingles, shingles lifted at the edges, blown-off ridge caps and flashing pulled loose. A shingle that lifted and settled back down can still have a broken seal, which leaves an opening you can't see from the ground.
Hail damage
Hail bruises shingles, leaving dark or soft spots where the surface was knocked loose. It can also dent vents, flashing and gutters, and from below those dents can be the easiest damage to spot.
Signs inside the house
A new water stain on a ceiling or in the attic after a storm means something on the roof gave way. Once shingles are gone, the layers under them are exposed, and a leak can follow.
What we document
The inspection gives you a record of what the storm did, in photos you can see for yourself. That record covers:
- Photos of missing, lifted or bruised shingles
- Notes on damaged flashing, vents and other roof details
- Any gutter damage found during the visit
- The repair or replacement scope we'd recommend
If you want the photos for your own conversation with your insurance company, we'll share what we documented.
What we won't promise
Nobody at Ultra Services Roofing will tell you a claim will be approved, paid or won on appeal. That decision belongs to your insurance company.
What you will get is a clear picture of what's on the roof and what it takes to fix it.
Repair or replacement after a storm
Storm damage can need anything from a simple repair to a full replacement, depending on how much of the roof was hit. A few lost shingles, a ridge cap or a piece of flashing is repair work. Damage spread across the roof may call for a new one.
Either way, you'll get photos and a written scope that tells you which it is. These pages explain each option in more detail:
Gutters after a storm
Storm-damaged gutters can be repaired too.Wind, hail and heavy rain can dent gutters or pull whole sections loose, and our gutter installation and repair page covers what fixing them involves.
Storm damage inspections by city
Storm damage inspections are available in each of these cities, all close to our Sterling Heights office. Pick the city where the property is:
- Storm damage roof repair in Sterling Heights
- Utica storm damage repair
- Storm damage roof repair in Macomb Township
- Fraser storm damage repair
- Storm damage roof repair in Roseville
- Warren storm damage repair
- Storm damage roof repair in Troy
Storm damage questions
What does a wind-damaged roof look like?
Look for missing shingles, shingles curled or lifted at the edges, bare spots along the ridge and shingle pieces in the yard. Flashing around chimneys and walls can also be bent or pulled loose. Some wind damage, like a broken seal under a shingle that settled back down, only shows up on a close inspection.
Does homeowners insurance cover storm damage to a roof?
Your insurance company decides what's covered, and that depends on your policy. Your agent or your policy documents can tell you what your coverage includes. What we can do is photograph and document the damage and explain the repair scope, so you have a clear record when you talk to them.
How long do I have to report roof damage after a storm?
That depends on your policy. The deadline is set by your insurance company, not by a roofer. Check your policy or call your agent soon after the storm, and get a free inspection so you have photos of the damage while it's fresh.
How do I check out a roofer after a storm?
Ask if they're licensed and insured, where their office is, how long they've been in business, and whether you'll get photos and a written scope before work starts. Be wary of anyone who promises your claim will be approved. For reference, Ultra Services Roofing is licensed and insured, based in Sterling Heights and in business since 2011.
Can you promise my insurance claim will be approved?
No. Only your insurance company can make that call, because they decide what's covered. What you'll get from us is an honest inspection, photos of the damage and a written repair scope.
What happens if storm damage is left alone?
Missing or lifted shingles leave the layers under them exposed, so every rain after the storm is another chance for water to reach the deck, insulation and ceilings. An inspection shows you what's open now, before more water gets in.
Get the damage photographed
A free storm damage inspection gets you photos and a written scope, whatever your insurance company decides. Call, text or request an estimate. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Licensed and insured, Ultra Services Roofing has been inspecting and repairing roofs since 2011.
Other services
Storm damage often touches more than the roof, so here's the rest of what we do:
- Roof repair – tracking down where water is getting in and putting the fix in writing.
- Roof replacement – a full roof system, with tear-off as needed, a deck check, ice and water protection, underlayment, flashing and ventilation.
- Vinyl siding – Update your home's exterior with low-maintenance vinyl siding, finished with trim around windows, doors and corners.
- Gutter installation – We install seamless gutters and downspouts to carry rainwater away from your home and foundation.
Related pages
If you're still deciding who to call after a storm, these pages can help:
