Roofing guides for homeowners
Plain answers on repairs, replacement, storm damage and gutters for houses in our area.
Storm and hail damage: what to do
After a hailstorm or high winds, the order you do things in matters. Stay safe first, record what happened, keep water out, and take your time with insurance and contractors.
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After a storm in Ohio, here is how to check for roof damage safely, document it, handle temporary repairs, start an insurance claim and avoid storm chasers.
How to spot hail damage on a roof
Learn the signs of hail damage from the ground: bruised shingles, dented vents and gutters, and granules in downspouts. Why you should stay off the roof. 3 min read.
How roof insurance claims usually work
A general walk-through of a roof insurance claim after storm damage in Ohio: documenting damage, filing, the adjuster visit, and what to ask your insurer. 3 min read.
How to avoid storm-chaser roofers
How to tell a local roofer from storm chasers after hail or wind in Ohio: check the address, call references, get written estimates and never sign on the spot. 3 min read.
Gutters, leaks and keeping water out
Most water damage starts small, with a lifted shingle, a clogged downspout or a gap in flashing. Knowing where water gets into an Ohio home makes it easier to stop it early.
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How water gets into Ohio homes through roofs, flashing and gutters, plus how to handle ice dams, fascia rot and a season-by-season maintenance calendar.
Finding the source of a roof leak
Trace a roof leak from the attic to the roof: what stains tell you, where flashing, vents and chimneys fail on Ohio homes, and when to call a roofer for help. 4 min read.
Gutter maintenance through the seasons
How often to clean gutters in Ohio, what gutter guards can and cannot do, where downspouts should drain, and the signs that a gutter system is starting to fail. 4 min read.