Storm Hit Your Neighborhood? Get a Photo-Documented Roof Inspection.
If you saw hail, wind damage, tree limbs, or water intrusion after a storm, the right move is quick documentation and a calm plan. Big Dog Roofing inspects the roof, photographs the damage, and helps you understand whether this is a repair, a claim, or a full replacement situation.
First 24 Hours
What To Do Right Now
- 1Protect the inside of the home first. Buckets, towels, and moving valuables beat waiting on perfect information.
- 2Take photos from the ground if it is safe. Do not climb the roof after hail, wind, or tree impact.
- 3Save any pieces of shingle, flashing, or vent material you can safely collect from the yard.
- 4Call for an inspection quickly so the roof is documented before conditions change or the claim window tightens.
What We Look For
- Granule loss, bruising, torn tabs, and lifted shingles
- Dented flashing, damaged vents, ridge caps, and soft metals
- Tree impact, punctures, exposed decking, and active leak paths
- Photo documentation that makes claim conversations easier
Request Your Storm Inspection
Tell us what happened and how urgent it feels. We will follow up quickly during business hours, and even faster when active leaks are involved.
Claim Support
How We Help After the Inspection
The goal is not just to tell you there is damage. It is to show you what is damaged, explain what happens next, and make the scope easier to understand.
Document the Roof
We photograph slopes, accessories, impact points, and anything that matters for repair or claim support.
Clarify the Scope
You find out whether this is a spot repair, temporary protection, or a larger replacement situation.
Support the Claim
If insurance should be involved, we help you move into that conversation with better photos and clearer notes.
Build the Plan
Once the roof is protected and the scope is clear, we quote the work and help you prioritize timing, cost, and next steps.
Proof
See a Similar Storm Claim
One of our recent Fort Wayne projects moved from hail documentation to full replacement in nine days, including code-required ventilation updates that were added during claim review.
Read the Case Study
Storm Inspection FAQs
How fast should I schedule a storm inspection after hail or wind damage?
As soon as you safely can. Fast documentation helps protect your claim window, catches hidden damage before it worsens, and gives you a clear plan for temporary protection if water is already getting in.
What should I do in the first 24 hours after storm damage?
Protect the interior, photograph obvious damage from the ground, save any loose materials you can safely collect, and call for a professional inspection. Do not climb onto the roof yourself after a storm event.
Will you help with the insurance claim?
Yes. We document the roof, provide photos and notes, and can meet the adjuster on-site so the scope reflects the actual storm-related damage.
What if the roof is actively leaking?
Call immediately. We will help you prioritize temporary protection, document the issue, and move quickly toward the right repair or replacement plan.
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