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# 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](/guides/storm-damage-guide/)

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.

[Read the full guideAfter 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.](/guides/storm-damage-guide/) 

[How to spot hail damage on a roofLearn 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.](/guides/storm-damage-guide/spotting-hail-damage/)[How roof insurance claims usually workA 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.](/guides/storm-damage-guide/roof-insurance-claims/)[How to avoid storm-chaser roofersHow 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.](/guides/storm-damage-guide/storm-chaser-roofers/)

## [Gutters, leaks and keeping water out](/guides/gutters-and-leaks-guide/)

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.

[Read the full guideHow 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.](/guides/gutters-and-leaks-guide/) 

[Finding the source of a roof leakTrace 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.](/guides/gutters-and-leaks-guide/finding-a-roof-leak/)[Gutter maintenance through the seasonsHow 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.](/guides/gutters-and-leaks-guide/gutter-maintenance/)

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