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FAQs About Wind Damage & Roof Repair

Elevated Roofing offers the best wind damage roof repair services from Stockton, IL to Dubuque, IA. Get help with your insurance claim, properly document the damages as soon as possible, and make sure all wind damage is uncovered because your insurance policy won’t cover those repairs later on when new leaks form.

While quality roofs are designed to withstand high winds, sometimes wind damage does happen which warrants minor repairs or a complete replacement. In some cases, wind damage to your roof is obvious, but not always. Having your roof inspected by a licensed, trusted professional is very important in the claims process, the longevity of your roof, and the safety of everyone underneath it. 

Let’s take a look at these frequently asked questions about hail damage to commercial and residential roofs:

How can wind damage your roof?

What does wind damage look like?

Can you wait on roof repairs after wind damage occurs?

How to determine if you need your roof repaired or replaced?

Does insurance cover roof damage caused by wind?

Before and after picture of Fred M. house in Stockton IL

“Matt Acevedo coordinated and completed extensive roof repairs from storm damage at our farm. Both my son and I were very pleased with the process and outcome. The Elevated Roofing crews did top-notch, high quality work for a competitive price, and under estimate. Matt communicated well, kept us posted on scheduling and progress, and was available to help us work with the insurance company’s claims adjuster when he arrived.

Of all the companies we called, it was Elevated Roofing that returned our call promptly and followed through in a professional and confidence-building way. Every twist and turn was managed efficiently. We recommend Matt and his knowledgeable crews at Elevated Roofing highly. We won’t hesitate to call him again with future projects as things come up. You should too.”

– Fred M.

Flashing Damage

Wind can dislodge or damage flashing, which is essential for keeping water out of your building or home.

Debris Impact

Wind can carry debris like branches or trash that impact the roof causing dents or punctures.

Gutters & Eaves

Strong winds can also detach or bend gutters and eaves, leading to water damage and drainage issues.

Shingle Lift & Tear

Strong gusts can tear away and lift shingles from the roof. This is especially common with older roofs or improperly installed materials. Lifted shingles expose underlying materials, increasing the risk of leaks from rain and snow.

Uplift Pressure

High wind gusts create uplift pressure on the roof surface, potentially causing structural damage if the roof is not securely anchored or not properly installed.

You notice a number of shingles littering your yard following severe wind gusts.
Roof shingles appear upturned, lifted, or curled, or are flapping during windy conditions.
You start to experience water leaks following high wind conditions.
Shingles and other roofing materials are missing and underlayment is exposed to the elements.

Of course, you’ll only know if roof shingles are damaged or underlayment exposed from missing materials if you get a ladder and go up on the roof yourself. Even if you feel confident that you can do this safely, it’s quite possible to miss signs that only an experienced roofing professional is familiar with.

A roof inspection by a licensed roofing professional can provide peace of mind as to whether you need roof repairs from wind damage.

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Elevated Roofing Is The Go-To In Your Area For Wind Damage Insurance Claim Help

Elevated Roofing is a trusted and licensed roofing contractor serving the area between Stockton, Illinois and Dubuque, Iowa. We’re experienced in roof repairs caused by wind and storm damage.

Our trained professionals know what to look for, perform a thorough inspection inside and outside, and know how to document what your insurance policy requires in order to fast-track the claims process. Getting you all the coverage that you paid for.

Elevated Roofing is a Google-guaranteed service provider, SingleMaster, and an A+ BBB-accredited business. Offering a 5-year workmanship guarantee that’s unrestricted!

Elevated Roofing Verified Reviews

Chad Weirup

This it long overdue. The crew completed the work back in November. We had some storm damage back in April, and it took some time for the insurance company to get adjusters out. I had another company come out and look at the job first, but they didn't seem interested in the job, so I called some friends and was told to reach out to Elevated. They had a great experience with them. I had also seen them doing work in my neighborhood, so I gave them a call. I talked to Erika, and she said she would have Matt get back ahold of me tomorrow. As promised, Matt called me back the next morning, and within a day, he was out inspecting the job. He was very knowledgeable. He went into all the facets of what it would take to complete the job and that he would have the job done in 2 days. I was not expecting them to be able to start the job before the spring of 2025, but to my surprise, Matt said they would be able to get it done before winter. I was not sure how they would have it done so quickly. The job was 54sq. Matt assured me the he would have two crews and his leads JT, and Colton would keep them moving and on time. On the first day of work, the crews showed up promptly ready to start at 7am. I met with JT, and Colton. I was impressed with their knowledge and ability to get the crews started, and by the end of the first day, they had all the tear-off completed. They did a good job at keeping the debris picked up from the yard. They did a great job keeping me informed as to the progression. They even came to get me when they found OSB that needed to be replaced. I was expecting that to cause a delay, but they went out that day and picked up the materials needed to keep the job on track. I believe that is what allowed them to get the job done on time. I was very impressed with the level of care they took to make sure my yard and the area around the house was thoroughly cleaned from any debris. I can't say enough good things about Erika, Matt, JT, Colton, and everyone there. They even took care of all for the insurance stuff. Another positive thing was the accuracy of the price estimate. If you are in the market for a new roof, reach out to them.

Chad Weirup January 20, 2025
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Cathy Staver

we had a small roof repair that was beyond our ability to fix. From quote to complete repair, it was 2.5 days. The roof is fixed and we feel more prepared for winter. Excellent service!

Cathy Staver December 16, 2024
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Elevated Roofing Wind Damage Services

"I highly recommend Elevated Roofing. They were very responsive throughout the whole process.We had damage to a large portion of the roof from a storm. Insurance was less than easy to deal with.They took the time to "fight" with the insurance company that their inspector missed many elements of the damage in their report to get more in the claim.Great communication from the entire team. The roof came out great, was done in the timeframe they said it would be, and they left no mess in the yard.Great company to work with."- Mark G. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐#CustomerReview #RoofingServices #StormDamage #InsuranceClaims

"This is long overdue. The crew completed the work back in November. We had some storm damage back in April, and it took some time for the insurance company to get adjusters out.The job was 54sq. Matt assured me the he would have two crews and his leads JT and Colton would keep them moving and on time. I was impressed with their knowledge and ability to get the crews started, and by the end of the first day, they had all the tear-off completed.They did a good job at keeping the debris picked up from the yard. They did a great job keeping me informed as to the progression. They even came to get me when they found OSB that needed to be replaced.I was expecting that to cause a delay, but they went out that day and picked up the materials needed to keep the job on track. I was very impressed with the level of care they took to make sure my yard and the area around the house was thoroughly cleaned from any debris.I can't say enough good things about Erika, Matt, JT, Colton, and everyone there. They even took care of all the insurance stuff. Another positive thing was the accuracy of the price estimate.If you are in the market for a new roof, reach out to them."- Chad W. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐#longoverdue #stormdamage #impressedwiththeteam #roofing #greatjob

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"We had a small roof repair that was beyond our ability to fix. From quote to complete repair, it was 2.5 days. The roof is fixed and we feel more prepared for winter. Excellent service!"- Cathy in Scales Mound, IL ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐#roofrepair #prepareforwinter #fivestars

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