Storm Damage Roof Leak Signs: What to Check After High Winds

After a major windstorm in Hollister, roof damage hides in plain sight. Missing shingles are obvious; broken shingle seals, bruised mats, and lifted flashing are not — but they leak just the same, sometimes weeks later. Here's your post-storm inspection guide.

The obvious: what you can see from the ground

Missing shingles or tiles, shingles creased or folded back, displaced ridge caps, visible holes or punctures from branches, metal flashing bent or torn away, gutters ripped loose, and debris impact marks. Photograph everything before cleanup — your future insurance claim needs “before” evidence too.

Check the yard as well: shingle pieces, granule piles at downspouts, and fallen branches on the roof all tell the story of what the wind did up there.

The hidden: what leaks later

Lifted shingle seals are the big one: wind breaks the adhesive seal between shingle courses without tearing anything off. The shingles look fine — until the next rain drives water under the unsealed tabs. Hail bruising fractures the shingle mat beneath intact-looking granules; the damage shows as leaks months later when the bruised spots deteriorate.

Flashing displacement is equally sneaky: wind flexes step flashing and vent caps just enough to open gaps that weren't there before the storm. These are the leaks that “mysteriously” start weeks after the storm passed.

What to do in the first 48 hours

Document with photos and dates. Mitigate: tarp anything open to the sky — insurers require reasonable steps to prevent further damage. Get a professional storm damage inspection: we document damage type and cause specifically for insurance purposes. Then file promptly if the damage qualifies — most policies have notification timeframes. In Hollister, call Roof Leak Repair Solutions at (888) 974-0663: we stabilize first and document everything.

Storm just hit Hollister? Roof Leak Repair Solutions provides emergency tarping, thorough damage documentation, and permanent repairs. Our call representatives are available 24/7 for emergencies: (888) 974-0663.

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