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Emergency dry-in within 24 hours (sample)

Storm damage response

Hail, straight-line wind or a hurricane band just crossed your building. Here is what to check, what to do first and how fast we can dry it in.

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Warning signs after a storm

Look from inside and from the ground first. Do not send untrained staff onto a damaged roof.

  • SIGN-01

    New ceiling stains or drips

    Especially along exterior walls, skylights and rooftop unit curbs.

  • SIGN-02

    Lifted or loose edge metal

    Perimeter coping or gravel stop that rattles, bends or has gaps after high winds.

  • SIGN-03

    Billowing or wrinkled membrane

    Single-ply that lifts in wind can mean fasteners or adhesive have released.

  • SIGN-04

    Hail marks on metal

    Dents on HVAC fins, vents and gutters point to impacts the membrane also took.

  • SIGN-05

    Debris clogging drains

    Branches and blown debris cause ponding that adds weight fast.

  • SIGN-06

    Cracked skylights

    Broken domes are both a leak and a fall hazard for anyone on the roof.

What to do first

The first 48 hours shape both the interior damage and the claim file.

  1. Hour 0

    Protect people and contents

    Move inventory and equipment away from active leaks, shut off power to wet areas and photograph water entry with time stamps.

  2. Hour 1

    Call for emergency dry-in

    Our dispatcher logs the site, access and urgency. Agreement customers are pre-assigned to crews before named storms.

  3. Hours 2 to 24

    Emergency tarping and temporary seal

    Temporary membrane or tarps over openings, drains cleared, wet insulation flagged for removal.

  4. Days 1 to 3

    Document damage

    Drone mapping, hail test squares, core samples and dated photos formatted for adjusters.

  5. Per policy

    Notify your carrier

    Report according to your policy terms and keep receipts for emergency work. See our insurance claims guide.

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20 hrsFastest recent full dry-in, Baytown (sample)
Emergency tarping

Dry-in first, scope second

Temporary protection stops additional damage while the permanent repair is documented and approved.

  • Reinforced tarps and temporary membrane
  • Sandbag and batten securement rated for follow-up winds
  • Wet insulation removal where water is trapped
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Documentation adjusters can use

Every storm visit produces a dated report with roof plan markups, test squares and cores.

  • Drone overview and close-up photos
  • Impact counts per test square
  • Collateral damage to units, skylights and metal
Read the claims guide

Storm damage FAQ

Straight answers on bids, schedules, leaks and warranties. Still stuck? Our estimating desk answers the phone.

Estimating desk

(713) 555-0234All FAQs

We provide documentation and meet the adjuster on the roof. Coverage decisions belong to your carrier; our content is general information, not legal advice.

Check your policy, but many commercial policies require prompt notice. Documenting within days protects your position.

Yes. Hail can fracture the insulation and cover board under a membrane that looks fine. That is why we use test squares and cores.

Storm hit your building?

Call the leak line now, or request a survey if the roof is holding for the moment.

Free roof survey · Written proposal in 5 to 7 business days (sample)

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