Storm Damage Repair In Colorado Springs, CO

What Should You Do in the First Few Days After a Storm?

Start with safety, then document what you can see, then get the exterior inspected before the next round of weather. A practical order of steps:

1. Stay safe. Keep clear of downed lines, hanging branches, and anything sharp or unstable. 
2. Take photos. Photograph visible damage, debris, and any leaks inside, along with the date.
3. Protect against water. If water is coming in, move valuables and catch drips where you can safely do so.
4. Schedule an inspection. A close look at the roof and exterior shows damage you can't see from the ground.
5. Review your policy. Check your homeowners or commercial policy for deadlines and requirements for reporting storm damage.

We also provide emergency repairs to help protect the property while the full plan comes together.

What Does Storm Damage Repair Cover?

Storm damage repair covers every part of the exterior that wind, hail, and heavy rain can reach, not just the roof. Depending on what we find, the work may include:

• Roofing: damaged or missing shingles, punctures, and compromised flashing
• Siding: cracked, dented, or loosened panels
• Gutters and downspouts: dents, bends, and sections that have pulled loose
• Windows: cracked glass, torn screens, and damaged frames
• Water damage repairs: areas where rain got in through storm-damaged materials
• Emergency repairs: temporary protection when the exterior is open to the weather

How Do You Spot Hail Damage on a Roof?

Hail damage on a roof usually shows up as bruised or cracked shingles, missing granules, and dents on metal parts like vents and flashing. Many of these signs are subtle up close and invisible from the ground.

Clues you might notice from below:

• Dents in gutters, downspouts, or metal vents
• Granules collecting at the bottom of downspouts
• Damaged siding, screens, or window frames on the side the storm came from

Hail damage roof repair depends on how widespread the damage is. If impacts are limited to a small area, a repair may restore protection. If they cover most of the roof, replacement may be the more practical answer. We'll walk you through what we find and why.

What Does Wind Do That Hail Doesn't?

Wind damages by lifting and pulling, not by impact. Strong gusts can break the seal that holds shingles down, crease or tear them, and peel flashing away from walls and chimneys. Wind also loosens siding panels, pulls gutters off their hangers, and throws branches and debris onto the roof.

Wind damage repair focuses on:

• Resealing or replacing lifted and creased shingles
• Refastening or replacing loose flashing
• Reattaching or replacing displaced siding panels
• Rehanging gutters that were pulled away from the fascia
• Fixing punctures from debris

Creased shingles can look almost normal from the ground, which is why wind damage often goes unreported until the next leak.

How Is Storm Roof Damage Repair Different From a Routine Repair?

Storm roof damage repair is different because the damage is often spread across multiple slopes, has to be documented for insurance, and needs to be fixed before the next storm hits. Routine repairs usually address one worn spot. Storm repairs require us to:

• Inspect every slope, not just the side you noticed
• Document the damage in a way that supports your claim
• Check flashing, penetrations, and underlayment where shingles were lifted or torn away
• Plan the work around what insurance approves
• Match materials as closely as possible when only parts of the roof are being repaired

What Does Storm Damage Restoration Look Like From Start to Finish?

Storm damage restoration follows our six-step process, adjusted for the insurance side of the project:

1. Contact: We schedule your inspection.
2. Inspection and documentation: We assess the roof and exterior and record the damage.
3. Claim guidance: We explain the damage and help you through the insurance process.
4. Proposal: You get a detailed proposal for the work.
5. Repairs: Our crews complete the work and keep the job site organized.
6. Walkthrough and cleanup: We review the finished work with you and run a magnetic nail sweep under our Dollar Back Nail Guarantee®.

Does Storm Damage Affect Commercial Properties Differently?

Commercial buildings face the same hail and wind, but repairs have to work around tenants, customers, and business operations. We provide storm damage restoration for commercial properties and plan repairs to keep disruption as low as possible while protecting the building.

Why Property Owners Count on Our Storm Damage Repair Services

When you choose CR3 for storm damage repair services, you get:

• Insurance restoration professionals who document damage and guide you through claims
• Whole-exterior inspections, covering roof, siding, gutters, and windows together
• Emergency repairs when storm damage leaves your property open to the weather
• Experienced consultants, with more than 100 years of combined experience
• A fourth-generation contractor at the helm: founder Carnie Fryfogle III
• Recognition as a Top 10 producer for major shingle manufacturers
• Manufacturer-backed warranties that include up to 25 years of workmanship coverage, depending on the project