Storm Damage to Your Roof — What to Do First
After a storm, it's important to act quickly but safely. Here's a step-by-step guide to assessing damage, making your home safe, and getting the right help.
Storm damage to your roof can happen quickly and unexpectedly. Whether it's high winds, heavy rain, or hail, knowing what to do in the immediate aftermath can help you minimise further damage and get your home protected as quickly as possible.
Step 1: Stay Safe
Do not attempt to climb onto your roof yourself, especially in wet or windy conditions. Even after a storm has passed, roof surfaces can be slippery and structurally compromised. Leave the inspection to a professional.
Step 2: Check for Immediate Risks
From the ground, look for obviously missing tiles, damaged chimney stacks, or sections of roof that appear to have shifted. Inside, check your loft and ceilings for signs of water ingress — damp patches, dripping water, or staining.
Step 3: Protect Your Belongings
If water is coming in, move furniture and valuables away from the affected area and place buckets or towels to catch drips. This limits secondary damage while you wait for a roofer.
Step 4: Contact Your Insurer
Most home insurance policies cover storm damage. Contact your insurer as soon as possible and document the damage with photos before any repairs are carried out. Keep all receipts for emergency work.
Step 5: Call a Roofer
We offer emergency storm damage repairs across Manchester, Cheshire and South Cumbria. We can carry out temporary weatherproofing to protect your home while a full repair is arranged. Call us on 07742 645753 — we aim to respond to storm damage calls the same day.
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