Storm Damage Roofing · Metro Detroit

A Clear Next Step After Wind, Hail or Storm Damage

If a storm just came through, the priority is getting the roof stabilized and the damage documented properly — call and we’ll walk you through what happens next.

★★★★★ 4.5 / 5.0 · 224 Google reviews

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Family-owned and operated in Michigan since 2011

Based at 31097 Fraser Dr, Fraser, MI 48026

Serving Macomb, Oakland and St. Clair counties

Free on-site inspection and a written, itemized scope before work begins

Top-Rated in Michigan for Quality and Service

Storm damage stabilized, documented and properly repaired

After a wind or hail event, roof damage isn’t always obvious from the ground. Some of it is cosmetic and can wait a few days for a proper evaluation. Some of it is an active leak that needs to be stopped now. Call us and we’ll help you tell the difference, get an inspection scheduled quickly, and put the findings in writing so you have something solid to work from — whether or not a claim ends up being involved.

What to do in the first 48 hours

The window right after a storm is when the decisions that matter get made. None of this requires getting on the roof, and none of it should.

1. Handle the safety issues first

Downed lines, structural damage, and water near electrical are emergency-service calls, not contractor calls. Stay off the roof and stay out of rooms with an active ceiling leak.

2. Contain what's coming inside

Buckets under active drips, and move what you can out from under the leak. Interior water damage compounds fast and it is the part you can actually control today.

3. Photograph everything, with the date attached

Ground-level photos of the roofline, the yard debris, dented gutters, damaged siding and any interior staining. Take more than you think you need — the storm date attached to those photos is what ties the damage to the event later.

4. Get a real inspection scheduled

An inspection tells you the actual extent of damage before anyone quotes anything. Call (586) 533-8343 and we’ll get you on the schedule.

5. Don't sign anything on the spot

Storm-chasing outfits work the neighborhoods after every major event and push for a same-day signature. Get a documented inspection and a written scope first, from anyone you’re considering.

What to check for after a storm

Missing or creased shingles after high wind

Look at the roofline from the ground or a safe distance — do not climb onto the roof yourself.

Fresh dents or damage on gutters, vents or soft metals

Hail damage often shows up first on soft metal — gutters, vent caps, flashing — before it’s visible on shingles.

Branches or debris on the roof

Even without a direct impact, debris can trap moisture or abrade shingles over time.

New water entry after a known storm date

A leak that started right after a specific storm is worth documenting with that date attached.

Lifted flashing, ridge caps or edge materials

Wind commonly lifts edge and ridge details before it visibly damages the shingle field.

Siding, fascia or window trim damaged by wind

Storm damage is rarely limited to the roof alone — check siding and trim too.

Working with an insurance claim

Many storm-damage roof repairs are covered under a homeowner’s policy, and the difference between a smooth claim and a frustrating one is usually documentation quality. What we provide is that documentation: a written inspection record and dated photographs of what we found, in a form you can hand to your insurer. The claim itself is yours to file and stays between you and your carrier.

One thing worth knowing regardless of who does the work: storm claims are generally tied to a specific event date. Damage that has been accumulating for years is a different conversation, and if that’s what the inspection turns up we’ll say so rather than encouraging a claim that isn’t there.

From first call to final review

Share the condition

Call or send photos of what you’re seeing and roughly when the storm hit your area.

Evaluate the system

We inspect the roof and surrounding exterior for the full extent of storm-related damage, not just the obvious spot.

Approve the work

You get a documented scope of damage and a repair or replacement plan before work starts.

Install and review

We complete the repair or replacement and walk the finished roof with you.

What Metro Detroit homeowners say after a storm call

Reviews below come straight from our Google Business Profile, so what you are reading is what other property owners in these towns actually wrote.

Proudly serving Macomb, Oakland & St. Clair counties

Based at 31097 Fraser Dr in Fraser, we cover most of Metro Detroit within a comfortable drive — which matters when a roof is open and the forecast changes. Don’t see your city? Ask us, coverage depends on distance and project scope.

Fraser, MI
Sterling Heights, MI
Clinton Township, MI
Macomb Township, MI
Utica, MI
Warren, MI
Shelby Township, MI
Roseville, MI
St. Clair Shores, MI
Chesterfield, MI
New Baltimore, MI
Mount Clemens, MI
Harrison Township, MI
Troy, MI
Rochester, MI
Rochester Hills, MI
Royal Oak, MI
Birmingham, MI
Auburn Hills, MI
Richmond, MI

Why local matters most in the week after a storm

We were here before the storm and will be here after it

Storm work draws crews from out of state who leave when the volume dries up. We have worked these counties from the same Fraser address since 2011 and will be reachable next winter.

Documentation you keep, whatever you decide

You get a written inspection record and dated photographs of what we found. It is yours to use, including for a quote from somebody else.

No pressure to sign anything in the driveway

A contract handed over on a clipboard the morning after a storm serves the contractor. Take the documentation, take your time, and compare.

One crew and one point of contact

The person who inspected the damage stays with the job, so what was found on the roof and what appears in the scope are the same thing.

Family-owned and operated in Michigan since 2011

A workmanship commitment is only as good as the company still standing behind it, and this one has had the same owners and the same address since 2011.

The storm crews will be gone by spring. We will not, because this has been a family business in Fraser since 2011 and these counties are the whole of our market. If something needs looking at a year from now, the number on your paperwork reaches the people who did the work.

Storm Damage Roofing FAQs

Is hail damage always visible from the ground?

No. Hail damage often shows up first as bruising on shingle granules or dents in soft metal that aren’t visible without a closer inspection. That’s why a professional evaluation matters even if the roof looks fine from the driveway.

Be cautious of storm-chasing contractors pressuring an on-the-spot signature. Get a documented inspection and a clear written scope before agreeing to anything — that’s the standard we hold ourselves to.

Call (586) 533-8343 and we will give you the earliest available inspection slot. After a wide storm the whole county calls at once, so we will tell you honestly where you sit in the queue rather than promise a time we cannot hold.

The approximate storm date, any photos you took afterward, and the location of any interior leaks. If a claim is already open, having the claim number handy helps.

It depends on how widespread the damage is. If it’s isolated, see Roof Repair for a smaller, targeted fix. If the damage is spread across the roof, a full roof replacement may be the more practical option.

Get storm damage stabilized and documented

Call for the fastest response, or send the details and we’ll get you scheduled. Financing is available for qualified projects — see financing options.

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