Ground-level exterior check
With binoculars, scan for missing, lifted, or creased shingles — creased tabs look attached but their seals are broken and will fail in the next rain. Look for displaced flashing at chimneys and walls, dented vents, and debris impacts.
Check the yard for shingle pieces, granule piles at downspouts (heavy granule loss = hail or severe wear), and fallen branches that may have struck the roof. Photograph everything before cleanup.
Attic and interior check
Within 24–48 hours after the storm, inspect the attic with a flashlight: new wet spots, drips, or damp insulation that wasn’t there before. Mark new stains with dated tape — if they grow in the next rain, you’ve confirmed active entry.
Check top-floor ceilings and walls for fresh discoloration, bubbling paint, or musty odors. Storm leaks often show up 1–3 rains after the damage, so one clear attic check isn’t the final word.
The insurance timeline
Most policies require prompt reporting — and ‘prompt’ is judged from when you discovered or should have discovered the damage. Documenting your post-storm check with dated photos protects your claim timeline.
Get a professional inspection within days, not months. Our free Apopka storm inspections produce the written, photo-documented reports adjusters need — cause, extent, and storm linkage in their language.
What we do after Apopka storms
Free storm damage inspections with same-week availability after major events. Emergency sealing for active leaks — our call representatives are available 24/7 for emergencies. And honest scope: we’ll tell you what’s storm damage, what’s wear, and what your realistic options are.
Call Roof Leak Repair Contractors at (888) 974-0663 — the inspection is free, and the documentation could be worth thousands on your claim.
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