Storm Damage Roof Repair in the Phoenix Valley

What storm damage usually looks like here

In the Phoenix Valley, most storm calls are about wind and rain, not hail. Wind lifts shingle edges, shifts or cracks tile, and loosens flashing around vents, chimneys and walls. Once those openings are there, a hard rain can drive water under the covering. On a tile roof, the tile can still look fine from the street while the underlayment underneath, already dried out by the heat, lets water through.

Hail is less common than wind here, but when it hits it can crack tile, bruise shingles and dent metal. If you are trying to tell whether marks on the roof came from hail, our hail guide walks through what that damage looks like.

A lot of leaks do not show up during the storm itself. A ceiling stain can appear a day or two later, once water has had time to move through the deck and insulation.

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Check from the ground, then get it inspected

Don't climb up to look. A wet roof is slick, and walking on tile can crack it. What you can see from the yard or a window is enough to start: pieces of shingle or tile on the ground, flashing that has pulled away, dented vents or gutters, and debris sitting on the roof. Inside, look for new stains, a musty smell, or damp insulation in the attic.

Photograph what you can see, and write down the date of the storm. Our documentation checklist covers what to photograph and save. Then have a licensed roofer walk the roof and the attic. A free inspection should include photos of the damage and a plain explanation of whether it is a repair or something bigger.

Related: Storm Damage Roof Documentation Checklist

When a repair is enough, and when it is not

Storm damage roof repair can often handle a limited problem: a section of lifted shingles, a few cracked or slipped tiles, loose flashing, or a damaged vent. Those are the jobs where the rest of the roof still has life in it, and fixing the failed area stops the leak.

A repair is the wrong answer when the storm only exposed a roof that was already worn out. If underlayment is failing across a tile roof, or shingles are brittle over a large area, patching the one spot that leaked will not keep the next storm out. In that case, we will tell you so and talk through replacement. Our guide to repair versus a full reroof explains how that decision is made.

If the work needs a permit, we pull it. If your HOA has to approve materials or colors, we help with the paperwork.

Related: Roof Repair vs. Reroof: What's the Difference? · Do I Need a Permit to Replace My Roof? · Roof repair

After the inspection

You should leave an inspection with photos, a clear description of what failed, and a written scope for the repair. Check that the contractor is licensed. You can look up any Arizona roofer's ROC license before you sign.

Honey Roofing is licensed and bonded (ROC #360606), based in Mesa, and Porter drives anywhere in the Valley, including Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa and Goodyear. We offer Spanish-speaking service, and calls are answered 24/7. If water is coming through a ceiling right now, that is an emergency repair, and you can call us any time.

If you had a strong storm and are not sure whether the roof was hurt, the inspection is still free. We would rather tell you the damage is minor than have a small opening turn into a larger leak at the next rain.

Related: How to Verify an Arizona Roofer's ROC License · Emergency roof leaks · Gilbert · Chandler · Mesa · Goodyear

Questions

What counts as storm damage roof repair in the Phoenix Valley?

Usually it means fixing the openings a storm made: lifted shingles, cracked or shifted tile, loose flashing, or a damaged vent. The inspection shows whether a local repair is enough or the roof was already due for replacement.

My roof looks fine from the street. Do I still need it checked?

Yes, after strong wind or hail. The problems that let water in often sit at edges, flashing and under tile, where you cannot see them from the yard. A stain inside can show up later. We will inspect it at no charge and show you photos of what we find.

How is this different from an emergency leak?

If water is actively coming through a ceiling, or a ceiling is sagging, treat it as emergency roof repair and call. If the storm has passed and you only have debris in the yard or a small stain, schedule an inspection soon, but you do not have to treat it as an emergency.