Storm Damage Roof Repair in Grand Rapids, MI
Storm damage roof repair in Grand Rapids starts with an insurance-ready inspection of hail damage, wind damage, shingles, and flashing — then we repair the leak or document a full replacement if that's what the roof needs.
Most roof leaks trace back to one failed flashing detail or a handful of damaged shingles — not the whole field of the roof. We find the actual entry point first, because a repair aimed at the wrong spot just relocates the drip a few feet and calls it fixed.
Every visit covers
- Leak tracing from the interior stain back to the exterior entry point
- Flashing rebuilds at chimneys, walls, skylights, and valleys
- Shingle-match repair sourced to blend with the existing field, not patch obviously
- Photo documentation of the damage and the completed repair
- Written diagnosis before any repair begins — repair or replace, and why
From call to walkthrough
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Trace the leak to its source
Water travels before it stains, so the wet ceiling patch is rarely directly under the actual entry point. We follow the path on the roof deck itself before touching a single shingle.
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Match materials to the existing field
Repairs use shingles and flashing profiles matched to what is already on your roof, so the patch reads as maintenance, not a scar.
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Document before and after
Every repair gets a dated photo of the damage and the finished work, so you have a record even if you never climb the ladder yourself.
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Flag anything bigger, honestly
If a repair uncovers a wider problem — rot, a failing valley, a deck issue — we show you the photo and quote it separately. We do not pad a repair into a replacement.
Questions about storm damage roof repair
What is the 25% rule for roofing?
It's an insurance guideline, not a sales line: if hail or wind damage hits about a quarter of a slope, many carriers require replacing that whole slope instead of scattering patches. We document the damaged shingles with photos so you and the adjuster can see the percentage. If the damage is under that threshold, we recommend repair — we don't stretch a claim to force a new roof.