Large storms can cause major damage to roofs. Shingle damage, branches and chips from hail all commonly occur. If your home has recently endured a storm, you might be curious as to if you can spot any damage with your untrained eye.   

Following a serious storm, it can be frustrating not knowing what to do. Should you call a professional? It’s never a bad idea, but it can feel like a waste of time if there’s no damage. Luckily, there are some signs you can look for that can help determine if calling the professionals is necessary.   

Look For The Obvious

It’s likely that most damage is visible to the naked eye if you know what to look for. This includes: 

• New water marks on your home’s ceilings
• Shingles that have visible damage 
• Missing shingles or asphalt shingle pieces in your yard
• Wet walls or peeling paint on the walls 
• Broken/damaged/chipped flashing around chimneys and skylights
• Leaks in and around the home 
• Damaged/chipped gutters
• Branches on the roof 
• Trees on the roof

These should all be visible from the ground, and do require a professional to determine their severity and do repairs. 

Less Apparent Issues

You’re not the expert, that’s why you’re reading this! We are, and as experts, we cannot advise you to get up on your roof. It’s not safe to be up there without the proper safety measures in place. There could be loose shingles or unstable areas that can put you in serious danger of harm. Let the professionals (such as us!) do that part. However, in the meantime, you can still identify a few things that aren’t as obvious from the ground. This includes:

• Shingle granule that has built up around the outside of the home or in gutters 
• Chips, cracks or dents in the shingles 
• Damaged or missing and damaged flashing around skylights, edges, vents and chimneys
• Damaged or missing sealant around vents, edges, chimneys and skylights 
• New water damage in your attic 

Have A Professional Pay a Visit  

When it comes to something as serious as a roof, it’s best to just let the professionals handle it. When in doubt, call us out. Being on the roof can be really dangerous and it’s easy for someone who’s not a professional to miss some signs of problems. Keep yourself and your loved ones safe from danger and from the problems a damaged roof can cause by having ASF Contracting LLC. come out to take a look. 

An Inspection Never Hurts

Even if you’re not in the aftermath of a storm, annual inspections really help keep your roof health in check. This provides a peace of mind knowing your home is safe while also extending your roof life at the same time! 

Professional inspections identify damage and problem areas quickly, allowing you to stay on top of any necessary repairs. Get in touch with ASF Contracting today to have your roof looked at by one of our professionals!