Storm Damage
Storm Damage Roof Repair in Columbia, TN
Middle Tennessee storms don't ease into it. Hail, straight-line winds, falling limbs — a roof that was fine at dinner can be leaking by midnight. When that happens, you need three things: the water stopped, the damage documented, and the roof fixed right.
Peak Roofing does all three. We inspect storm-damaged roofs across Columbia, Franklin, and Middle Tennessee, document what we find, handle emergency tarping when water is getting in, and do the repairs. Call or text (931) 256-9042.
If Your Roof Was Just Damaged
- Stay off the roof. A storm-damaged roof is not a place to walk around, especially wet. Let us do the climbing.
- Deal with the water first. Move what you can, put a bucket under active drips, and poke a small hole in any bulging ceiling bubble to drain it before it spreads.
- Take photos inside. Stains, drips, wet insulation — pictures with timestamps help tell the story later.
- Call or text us. Tell us if water is actively coming in. That changes the order we do things.
Emergency Tarping
If water is getting in, the tarp comes before the paperwork. A properly installed tarp stops the damage from spreading — to your insulation, drywall, floors, and everything under them — and buys time to do the repair right instead of fast. We handle the tarping; you keep everyone off the roof until it's done.
Inspection and Documentation
Storm damage isn't always obvious from the ground. Hail bruises can look like nothing from the driveway and still shorten the life of the roof. So we inspect all of it — shingles, flashing, vents, gutters — and document what we find with photos and a written record.
That documentation is yours. If you decide to file an insurance claim, you'll have a clear record of the damage to share with your insurance company. Whether to file is your decision, and the claim itself is between you and your insurer — we don't file claims or negotiate on your behalf, and we can't promise what a claim will pay. What we do is simple: inspect, document, and fix the roof.
What Hail and Wind Damage Looks Like
- Hail: dark bruises or dents in shingles, granules stripped away and collecting in gutters, dented vents, gutters, or flashing.
- Wind: lifted or creased shingles, missing tabs or whole shingles, flashing peeled back at edges and penetrations.
- Debris: punctures or gouges from limbs — sometimes small enough to miss until the next hard rain finds them.
The Repairs
Once the roof is protected and documented, we fix it. That might mean replacing shingles on one slope, redoing flashing, or — if the damage is widespread — a full replacement. Either way, the work is done with CertainTeed shingles and backed by our written workmanship warranty.
Storm Damage FAQ
Do you work with insurance companies?
We inspect, document, and do the repairs. The claim itself is between you and your insurer — we don't file claims or negotiate for you. What you get from us is thorough documentation and a written estimate, which gives you a clear record to share with your insurance company.
Will insurance cover my roof damage?
That depends on your policy and your insurer, and we won't pretend to know the answer. What we can do is document exactly what's up there so you and your insurance company are working from facts.
Should I file a claim for minor damage?
That's your call to make with your insurer or agent. Our inspection helps you make it — once you know what the damage actually is, and what the repair involves, the decision gets a lot clearer.
How fast can you tarp my roof?
If water is actively coming in, call or text (931) 256-9042 and tell us. Emergency tarping goes to the front of the line.
Can hail damage a roof without any visible leak?
Yes. Hail bruises knock granules loose and weaken shingles without breaking through right away. The leak can show up months later. That's why an inspection after a hailstorm is worth doing even if everything looks fine from the ground.
Is the storm inspection free?
Yes. Estimates are free, and most are ready within 24 to 48 hours.
Storm come through? Request a free estimate or call or text (931) 256-9042 — and if water is coming in, say so.
Get a Free Estimate
Tell us what's going on and we'll take a look. Most estimates within 24 to 48 hours.