Wind damage to shingles and edges
Lifted, creased or missing shingles, damaged ridge caps and loosened edges. This is the most common storm damage, and the wind damage shingle repair page covers it in detail.
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Storm Damage Roof Repair in Newton After the Wind Has Passed
Temporary cover, repair and photo records for Newton roofs damaged by nor'easters, thunderstorms and falling limbs.
- Roof repair and full replacement
- Ice dams, leaks and storm damage
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Storm Damage
Storm Damage Roof Repair: what it covers
Quick answer
Storm damage roof repair covers the work after wind, a fallen limb or heavy snow has damaged a roof: covering openings, replacing shingles and flashing, and documenting the damage. Newton Roofing puts you through to an independent local roofer. Whether your insurer pays is the insurer's decision, not the roofer's.
Greater Boston does not get storms every week, but when one arrives it reaches the roof first. The January 2018 bomb cyclone dropped at least 17 inches of snow on Boston and brought a record 15.16-foot storm tide, with 76 mph gusts recorded on Nantucket. On July 28, 2014, a tornado hit Revere with winds of about 120 mph and damaged more than 100 homes, around 65 of them substantially.
The Revere tornado is worth a second look because of how unusual it was. No tornado had struck Suffolk County since records began in 1950, and the last Middlesex County tornadoes as of 2014 had come in 1986. The lesson is not that Newton should expect one, but that a roof here is designed for a long run of ordinary winters and can still be hit by something unusual.
Newton Roofing is a call line that connects you with an independent local roofer. You describe the damage from the ground, the roofer comes when free, and you get a written quote before work starts. If the roof is open to the weather, say so when you call (833) 751-2102.
- Service area
- Newton & Middlesex County
- Availability
- Call to reach a local roofer, emergencies first
- Phone
- (833) 751-2102
Warning signs
Signs you need storm damage roof repair
Never walk on a storm-damaged roof, and stay away from downed wires, hanging limbs and any ceiling that is bulging or sagging. A roof can look intact and still have broken boards under it. Call from the ground and let a roofer with proper fall protection do the work.
- Shingles, ridge caps or pieces of flashing on the lawn, in the street or caught in a hedge after a storm
- A tree limb resting on the roof, caught in a gutter or lodged against a chimney
- Bare patches on a slope, with dark underlayment or plain boards showing through
- Gutters or downspouts hanging loose, bent or full of debris from the storm
- Dents, splits or exposed nail heads on a vent, a chimney cap or other roof fixture
- Daylight in the attic where there was none the week before, or a damp patch on an upstairs ceiling since the storm
- A section of fascia, soffit or drip edge pulled away from the house at the eave
Cost
How much does storm damage roof repair cost in Newton?
Storm repairs range from a few shingles to a section of deck and rafters. This page prints no dollar figures, and it does not predict what an insurer will pay.
| Job | Typical range | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Temporary cover | Quoted by the roofer | Depends on the size of the opening, the pitch and the access |
| Shingle and flashing repair | Set after inspection | Priced by the extent of the damage and how well replacement shingles match the rest |
| Decking or framing repair | Found when opened | Limb impact and long-running water can reach the boards and rafters beneath |
| Tree and debris removal | Often a separate trade | A tree service usually removes the limb; the roofer repairs what it damaged |
Your exact price is confirmed by the roofer on site before any work starts. Whether damage is covered is decided by your insurer under your policy.
Options
Types and options for storm damage roof repair
Impact damage from limbs and debris
A falling limb can break shingles, crack boards and bend flashing, and the damage may extend under the part you can see. These repairs often involve decking and sometimes a rafter, so the roofer needs to see the attic side.
Snow load and ice damage after heavy winters
Heavy snow can pull gutters off, push on flashing and, with ice, force water under the shingles. The ice dam page covers the ice side of that.
Need storm damage roof repair today?
Call any hour and explain what is going on. You get a clear price before any work starts.
What should I do first after a storm damages my roof?
Stay off the roof, keep people out of rooms below the damage, photograph what you can from the ground and inside, and call a roofer. Do not move a fallen limb that rests on the roof. If a wire is down, stay well away and call the utility.
Protect what you can inside: move belongings from beneath the stain, set out buckets and lay plastic over what must stay. Write down the date and time of the storm.
Then call. Say if the roof is open, if water is coming in and what you saw. The roofer decides how soon they can come, and nobody can promise an arrival time after a storm that has hit many roofs at once.
How does the insurance side work?
Your insurer decides whether storm damage is covered, under your own policy. A roofer can document the damage and give you a written quote, but cannot approve a claim, and neither can Newton Roofing. Open the claim early, keep your photos and quotes together and ask the insurer what it needs.
Policies differ on deductibles, on what counts as sudden damage and on how repairs are paid. Read yours or ask your agent, rather than relying on anything a roofer or this page says about coverage.
Keep receipts for any emergency step you take, such as a tarp or a tree removal. Many people keep them in one folder with the photos and the quote.
Why check the attic after a storm?
Because the attic shows damage the shingles hide. Daylight through the boards, damp insulation, stains on the underside of the deck and shifted framing can all appear after a storm. A look from the attic floor with a flashlight costs nothing and tells the roofer a lot.
Only look from the attic floor or the access, and only if the floor is solid. Do not step between joists on bare ceiling drywall.
A roofer will go through the same checks, but your photos from just after the storm show the original condition.
Can storm damage turn into a larger problem later?
It can. A lifted shingle or a bent flashing may leak only in a later rain or thaw, so a roof that looks fine after a storm can start showing stains weeks later. Ask the roofer to check the whole roof, and watch the ceilings through the next few wet spells.
That delayed leak is why a post-storm inspection is useful even when nothing looks wrong. The roof inspection page describes what a written inspection covers.
If a stain appears later, photograph it with the date and tell both the roofer and your insurer.
Our process
How our storm damage roof repair visit works
Make the house safe, then call
Keep everyone out of rooms below visible damage, stay clear of any downed wires and leave limbs lying on the roof where they are. Say on the phone whether the roof is open, whether water is coming in and whether a tree is involved.
Photograph and record before anything moves
From the ground, take photos of the roof, the debris and any damage to the house. Inside, photograph stains and wet materials. Dated photos help the roofer scope the work and help your insurer, who decides what is covered.
Get the roof covered if it is open
When a hole or a bare slope is exposed to weather, the roofer may place a temporary tarp or cover while a full repair is arranged. Temporary cover limits further damage but is not a repair, and the quote for the permanent work follows.
Inspect the whole roof, not just the obvious damage
Wind loosens shingles in places that are hard to see from the ground, and a falling limb can crack boards under intact shingles. The roofer checks the slopes, the flashing, the edges and the attic side so the repair covers what the storm really did.
Repair and keep the paperwork
Damaged shingles, flashing and boards are replaced, and the roofer should give you a written account of what was done. Keep the quote, photos and invoice together, and pass them to your insurer if you have a claim open.
Middlesex County
Why storm damage roof repair is different in Greater Boston
Storms in this area come in several forms. Winter nor'easters bring heavy snow and wind, summer thunderstorms can bring sudden gusts, and fall is storm season. The January 2018 bomb cyclone and the July 2014 Revere tornado are both on record, and they hit very different parts of a house: one loaded it with snow and wind, the other tore at the roof itself.
Newton's older housing shapes how roofs respond. About 49 percent of homes were built before 1940, so a good share of the roofs have old boards, older flashing and chimneys that cross the roof plane. A storm tends to find those weak points first, and a roofer should look at them even when the visible damage is elsewhere.
Historic districts add a step. The Newton Upper Falls Local Historic District was established in 1975, and nearby towns have their own commissions. If your house is in a district, ask the commission before choosing materials for a permanent repair, since a temporary cover and a final repair are not the same decision.
Where we work
Storm Damage Roof Repair across Middlesex County
- Storm Damage in West Newton & Newtonville
- Storm Damage in Waban & Newton Highlands
- Storm Damage in Newton Corner & Nonantum
- Storm Damage in Newton Upper Falls
- Storm Damage in Newton Centre & Chestnut Hill
- Storm Damage in Auburndale & Newton Lower Falls
- Storm Damage in Watertown
- Storm Damage in Waltham
- Storm Damage in Brighton & Allston
- Storm Damage in Needham (incl. Needham Heights)
- Storm Damage in Belmont (incl. Waverley)
- Storm Damage in Wellesley (incl. Wellesley Hills & Babson Park)
- Storm Damage in Brookline
- Storm Damage in West Roxbury (Boston)
- Storm Damage in Weston
- Storm Damage in Jamaica Plain (Boston)
- Storm Damage in Roslindale (Boston)
- Storm Damage in Cambridge
- Storm Damage in Arlington
- Storm Damage in Somerville
- Storm Damage in Lexington
- Storm Damage in Lincoln
- Storm Damage in Natick
- Storm Damage in Dedham
- Storm Damage in Framingham
- Storm Damage in Walpole
- Storm Damage in Billerica
Not sure if you're covered? Check your ZIP code.
Related
Related services
Wind Damage Shingle Repair
Repair of lifted, creased or missing shingles after nor'easter and thunderstorm winds on Newton roofs.
Roof Leak Repair
Leak tracing and repair for Newton roofs, from chimney and valley leaks to meltwater that backs up at the eaves.
Roof Inspection and Condition Report
A roofer's written look at decking, flashing, ventilation and remaining life, for buyers of older houses and owners weighing repair against replacement.
FAQ
Storm Damage Roof Repair FAQs
Do I need a permit for storm damage roof repair in Newton?
A full replacement in Newton needs a building permit and minor repairs do not. Storm repairs vary from a few shingles to a large section, so ask the roofer and the building department where yours falls, especially if the damage involves decking or framing.
Will my insurance pay for the repair?
Your insurer decides under your own policy, and neither the roofer nor Newton Roofing can promise a result. Take photos, keep quotes and receipts, and open the claim early. Ask the insurer what it wants to see before any permanent repair starts.
A tree limb is on my roof. Can I remove it?
Leave it where it is. A limb can be heavy, it may be holding damaged roofing in place, and moving it from a ladder is dangerous. Call a roofer and, for the tree itself, a tree service. Photograph the limb and the damage first.
How can a tarp help and how long can it stay?
A temporary cover keeps rain and snow out of an opening until the permanent repair. It is not a fix, and wind can lift it. The roofer can tell you how long it is expected to hold, and you should plan for the repair rather than leave the tarp.
How can I tell storm damage from a roof that was already wearing out?
Storm damage tends to be sudden and local: shingles missing from one slope, a limb mark, a lifted edge on the windward side. Wear shows as curling and bare patches across whole slopes. A roofer can tell them apart, which matters when you describe the loss to your insurer.
How soon can a roofer come after a big storm?
When a roofer is free. After a storm that damages many roofs at once, roofers are busy, and no arrival time can be promised. Say clearly if the roof is open or water is coming in, so the call is handled in the right order.