Storm Damage & Emergency Repairs in Sugar Land, TX

Unlike a missing shingle, hail damage rarely announces itself. A roof can look fine from the street while the shingles have been bruised, cracked or stripped of granules. Over the following months, those spots age faster in the sun and eventually leak. Clues you can check from the ground include:

• Dents in gutters, downspouts, mailboxes, metal vents or outdoor AC units
• Spatter marks on fences, decks or painted surfaces
• Large amounts of shingle granules washing out of downspouts
• Cracked or chipped siding and damaged window screens
• Neighbors scheduling roof inspections or replacements after the same storm

If you see any of these, have the roof inspected even if nothing is leaking yet. Insurance policies typically have deadlines for reporting damage, so waiting can work against you.

High winds cause more urgent problems: shingles torn off, flashing peeled back, and limbs from mature trees punching through the decking. When water is coming in, we focus first on temporary roof protection, tarping or sealing the damaged area so the interior stays dry while the permanent repair is planned.

While you wait for us, move belongings away from leaks, contain dripping water, and turn off power to any rooms where water is near light fixtures or outlets. Do not climb onto a wet or damaged roof.

Storm damage is not limited to the roof. Wind can loosen siding panels, and hail can crack fiber cement, chip trim paint and break the glass or screens in your windows. Gutters may be dented, detached or packed with debris that sends overflow against the foundation. We look at the whole exterior during a storm inspection and include everything we find in the same report, which keeps your claim complete and avoids a second round of paperwork later.

Large trees are part of what makes older Sugar Land neighborhoods so appealing, but they also drop heavy limbs in high winds. If a branch has landed on your roof, leave it in place until a professional can assess it, since removing it carelessly can make the opening bigger.

Either order can work, but many homeowners find it helpful to have a professional inspection before or right after reporting the claim. That way you know what you are dealing with when the adjuster arrives. Our insurance claim assistance includes:

• Date-stamped photographs of every damaged area
• Measurements and a written scope describing the repairs needed
• Meeting your adjuster on site to walk the roof together, if you would like
• Answering your questions as the claim moves forward

Your insurance company decides what is covered under your policy. We focus on making sure the damage is documented clearly and completely.

Much of Sugar Land is made up of master-planned neighborhoods such as First Colony, Telfair, Riverstone and Greatwood, where HOA guidelines govern roof colors and materials. Patching a few shingles with a mismatched color can create problems with your association and with resale. We work to match the existing roof as closely as possible, and when a full replacement is needed, we help you choose an approved color and provide specifications for your HOA submittal.

For replacements, we install Owens Corning TruDefinition Duration shingles along with new underlayment, flashing and ventilation. Learn more about the process on our roof replacement page.

Timelines depend on how severe the damage is and how quickly the claim is approved. Minor repairs often take a day or two. Full roof replacements usually take several days, depending on size, complexity and weather. After a widespread hailstorm, material demand can rise across the region, so we recommend getting on the schedule early. We will give you a realistic timeline after the inspection and keep you informed along the way.

Tekton Exteriors serves Sugar Land, Missouri City, Stafford, Richmond, Rosenberg and the rest of Fort Bend County, along with Harris, Brazoria, Galveston, Montgomery and Waller counties. See our full storm damage repair services, or call 832-691-1917 and email info@tektonexteriors.com to schedule an inspection.