Storm Damage Roof Repairs Shepparton — What to Do When a Storm Hits Your Roof
The Goulburn Valley gets its fair share of nasty weather. Strong winds, hail and sudden downpours can roll through Shepparton and the surrounding towns quickly, and your roof is the first thing to take the hit. The problem is that storm damage isn't always obvious from the ground. A few cracked tiles or a lifted ridge cap can sit unnoticed until the next heavy rain turns it into a leak inside your home.
Here's what to look for, what to do straight away, and when to get a roofer out.
Signs Your Roof Has Storm Damage
You don't have to climb up there. Start from the ground and inside the house:
Cracked, chipped or missing tiles in your yard or gutters
Ridge caps that look loose, shifted or have mortar lying around
Dents or lifted sheets on a metal roof
Bent or lifted flashings around chimneys, skylights and valleys
Water stains or damp patches on ceilings and walls
Gutters sagging, dented or full of debris and tile fragments
What to Do Straight After a Storm
Stay off the roof. Wet tiles and damaged sections are dangerous, so leave the inspection to someone who works at heights every day.
Take photos from the ground and inside the house. Date-stamped photos are useful if you need to make an insurance claim.
Contain any leaks inside with buckets and move belongings out of the way.
Check your insurance policy and contact your insurer if the damage is significant.
Book a roof inspection so the damage is properly assessed before the next lot of rain.
Why You Shouldn't Leave It
A small storm repair is usually a quick, affordable job. Left alone, water gets under the tiles, soaks the battens and insulation, and starts causing ceiling and wall damage. What could have been a minor repair becomes a much bigger bill. The next storm also hits an already weakened roof.
Common Storm Damage Repairs
Replacing cracked and broken tiles
Re-bedding and repointing loose ridge caps
Repairing or replacing valleys and flashings
Fixing and re-securing lifted metal roof sheets
Repairing storm-damaged gutters and downpipes
Temporary repairs to stop leaks until the permanent fix is done
Storm Damage Roof Repairs in Shepparton and the Goulburn Valley
GV Roof Repairs is a locally owned roofing business led by Shane Carter, with over 13 years of hands-on experience. We service Shepparton, Mooroopna, Tatura, Kyabram, Echuca, Benalla, Cobram, Numurkah and Nathalia.
We'll come out, inspect the roof properly, tell you straight what's damaged and what isn't, and give you a clear quote. No call out fee, no upselling, and no fixing things that don't need fixing.
If a storm has gone through your area, or you're not sure how your roof held up, give GV Roof Repairs a call. A free on-site inspection now is a lot cheaper than a leak later.
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