Storm Damage
Independent Roof Damage Assessment After a Storm
Before you claim or commit to repairs, get a straight, whole-of-roof read on what the storm actually did.
After a storm it is hard to know how bad things really are from the ground. Some damage is obvious, but hail bruising, hairline cracks, lifted flashings and loosened fixings hide until they start leaking months later. A proper roof damage assessment is a methodical inspection of the entire roof that tells you exactly what the storm did, what needs doing now, and what can wait -- in writing, with photos. It is the sensible first step before you lodge a claim or sign off on repairs, so you are making decisions on facts rather than guesses.
What a thorough assessment covers
We inspect the whole roof, not just the spot you are worried about. That means checking every plane for cracked, chipped or dislodged tiles or dented and punctured sheets; examining ridge capping and bedding for cracks; inspecting all flashings, valleys and penetrations; and checking gutters and downpipes. We go into the roof space where access allows to look for daylight, damp sarking, wet insulation and water tracks that reveal leaks not yet visible below. The point is to catch the quiet damage before it becomes a ceiling stain.
Telling storm damage from wear and tear
This is where an experienced assessor earns their keep. A cracked tile can be storm impact or it can be age; a rusty gutter can be hail-dented or just old. Insurers care about the difference because they cover sudden storm damage, not gradual deterioration. We call it as we see it, distinguishing fresh storm damage from pre-existing condition, and we do not dress up wear and tear as a storm claim. That honesty is what makes the assessment worth something when your insurer reads it.
A written report you can act on
You get a clear written assessment: what we found, where, whether it is storm-related, the severity, and our recommendation for each item -- repair now, monitor, or no action needed. It is written in plain English so you are not left decoding jargon, and it is backed by dated photos. Whether you use it to lodge an insurance claim, get comparable quotes, or simply plan the work at your own pace, you own the information and can act on it however suits you.
What's Included
- Full inspection of all roof planes, ridge capping and bedding
- Examination of flashings, valleys, gutters and downpipes
- Roof-space check for leaks, damp sarking and wet insulation
- Clear assessment of storm damage versus wear and tear
- Dated photographs of every issue identified
- Written report with prioritised, plain-English recommendations
Frequently Asked Questions
How is an assessment different from a quote?
A quote prices a specific job; an assessment tells you what the job even is. We inspect the whole roof and report objectively on what the storm did and how urgent each item is, before anyone commits to work. You can then get quotes -- from us or others -- against a clear scope, which puts you in a much stronger position.
Do I need an assessment before making an insurance claim?
It is not always required, but it strengthens your claim enormously. A dated, photo-backed report that separates storm damage from wear and tear gives your insurer exactly what they need and reduces back-and-forth. It also protects you from paying for damage that was there before the storm or missing damage that emerges later.
Will you find damage that is not obvious from the ground?
That is the whole point. Hail bruising, hairline tile cracks, lifted flashings and loosened fixings are invisible from below but cause leaks down the track. By inspecting the roof surface and the roof space, we catch the quiet damage now, while it is still storm-attributable, rather than after it has become a ceiling problem.
Am I obligated to use you for the repairs?
No. The assessment stands on its own and the report is yours. Plenty of people use it to compare quotes or plan the work themselves. We are confident enough in our pricing and workmanship that we are happy for you to shop around -- an honest assessment is useful to you either way.
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