Hail, wind and heavy rain can damage a roof without leaving anything you can see from the driveway. A check after each storm either finds the problem while it's small, or gives you a dated certificate that says your roof came through clean. Both are worth having.
Most people wait for a leak or a storm that makes the news. By then, the small storms have already done their part.
Bruised shingles, lost granules, broken seal strips, cracked tiles and dented flashing look fine from the yard. A leak often shows up months later, long after the storm that caused it.
Research from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety found that hail under one inch, hitting again and again, knocks off more granules than a single 2-inch stone and leaves shingles far weaker against the next big storm.
If damage is found later, someone will ask when it happened. A dated inspection after each storm shows what your roof looked like and which storm changed it.
A lifted shingle or a cracked boot is a quick repair. Left alone, water gets into the decking, insulation and ceilings, and a small fix turns into a big one.
Every kind of storm hits a roof in its own way. Here is what each one can do and what our team looks for.
You don't get your roof checked hoping to find damage. You get it checked so you know. Every inspection ends one of two ways.
We take the time to document the storm damage fully: photos, measurements, test squares and storm data, so the findings stand up to anyone who asks.
A clean roof is still worth documenting. We issue a dated certificate showing your roof was inspected after the storm and found clear.
The hardest part of checking after every storm is remembering to do it. With roof monitoring, our team keeps an eye on the weather at your address so you don't have to.
SkyView Restoration Group Overwatch: storm monitoring, an inspection after qualifying storms and storm reports. Every Project Agreement includes two years, fee waived for exclusivity; renews free every two years unless you opt out. Standard plan $19.99/mo or $199/yr per building. Terms at RoofOverwatch.com/terms.
Yes. Most storm damage doesn't leak right away. Bruised shingles and broken seals let water in slowly, often months later. The best time to find damage is soon after the storm.
As soon as it's safe. A check within a few days gives the clearest picture and a clean link between the damage and the storm date. Many insurance policies also require prompt notice of damage, and some states set deadlines, so check your policy.
It can. IBHS testing found that repeated hail under one inch strips granules and makes shingles much weaker against the next big hailstorm. Small storms are worth a look too.
No. Wet or damaged roofs are dangerous, and much storm damage is hard to spot without training. Look from the ground for missing shingles, debris, or dented gutters, then let our team do the climbing.
A dated document from SkyView showing your roof was inspected after a specific storm and no storm damage was found at the time. It gives you a baseline for the next storm and a clean record for buyers, lenders and tenants.
Our after-storm inspection is free.
