A residential roof repair contractor, such as Roofsmith Restoration, can give you a professional assessment and identify any necessary work.

There are a variety of ways a storm can damage your roof and some signs of storm damage.

Blow-off damage: High winds can result in blown-off shingles, which will expose your interior to leaks. Water damage is capable of producing major issues, so any sign of possible leaking or weak points in your roof should be addressed quickly.

Hail damage: Hail can cause hundreds or thousands of punctures in your roof, which are not always visible to the eye.

Debris damage: A large tree down on your roof would be an obvious sign, but smaller branches can do serious damage as well, by leaving many small, unseen dents that can lead to water damage.

Damaged shingles: Never ignore missing, broken or torn shingles. Once you have damaged shingles, your roof’s protective layer is less than secure. Even bald shingles is a bad sign, as those protective granules help keep moisture out.

Roof leaks: Any sign of roof leaks needs immediate attention, such as water spots on ceilings or walls, missing or damaged shingles, and wall or ceiling discoloration.

Damaged skylights: Hail and windblown objects can cause damage to roof mounted skylights, often the first noticeable sign of storm damage.

Ice dams: After major fluctuation in weather conditions, ice damming may occur. When water begins to freeze in stagnant waters, like in the valley of your roof, or in your gutter system. It begins to push its way under your shingles and water guard leading to a plethora of issues.