Storm Damage & Emergency Repairs in Texas City, TX

What you do right after a storm can limit how much damage spreads. Once it is safe to go outside, work through these steps:

• Stay off the roof and away from downed power lines, and keep children and pets clear of debris
• Photograph the exterior from the ground: missing shingles, debris on the roof, damaged gutters, siding and windows
• Check ceilings, upper walls and the attic for drips or wet insulation, and put buckets or towels down
• Move valuables and electronics away from any active leak
• Call your insurance company to report the damage and note your claim number
• Schedule a professional inspection so the roof can be secured and assessed

Keep receipts for anything you buy to protect the home, such as tarps or fans. Insurers often ask for them.

Be cautious with door-to-door crews that show up after a big storm asking for a deposit or for you to sign over your claim on the spot. Before hiring anyone, ask for proof of licensing and insurance, a written scope of work, and a local phone number and address. A reputable contractor will give you time to review the estimate and talk with your insurer before you commit to anything.

When a roof is open to the weather, the priority is stopping more water from getting in. Our crews can install emergency tarping or temporary seals over damaged sections so the interior stays dry while permanent repairs are planned and materials are ordered. We secure loose flashing and remove debris that could cause further damage in the next round of wind.

Temporary measures are not a substitute for a real repair, but they buy time and help show your insurer that you took reasonable steps to prevent additional loss.

Different kinds of storm damage show up in different ways, and a thorough inspection looks for all of them:

• Wind damage: lifted, creased or missing shingles, especially along edges, ridges and hips; bent or detached flashing
• Water intrusion: wet decking, soaked insulation, and stains that point to leaks at valleys, vents or walls
• Hail damage: bruised or cracked shingles, granule loss, and dents in gutters, vents and metal trim
• Impact damage: punctures or broken decking from limbs and windborne debris

We check the attic and decking as well as the surface, since salty, wind-driven rain can travel well past the point where it enters.

Good documentation makes the claims process much smoother. We take date-stamped photos of every damaged area, measure the affected sections, and write a detailed scope that describes the repairs needed. If you would like, we can meet your adjuster on site and walk the roof together so nothing is overlooked.

Our insurance claim assistance is designed to make the paperwork less overwhelming. Your insurance company decides what is covered under your policy; our job is to make sure the damage is recorded accurately and completely.

Once the claim and scope are settled, we schedule the permanent work. Minor storm repairs often take a day or two. When the damage is widespread or the roof was already aging, a full replacement may be the better option, and that typically takes several days depending on size and weather. We install Owens Corning TruDefinition Duration shingles on residential roofs with new underlayment and flashing.

Business owners in Texas City can count on the same process for commercial properties, with scheduling planned to keep disruption to a minimum. For a full overview of our services, see our storm damage repair page.

We serve Texas City, La Marque, Dickinson, League City, Hitchcock and the rest of Galveston County, as well as Harris, Brazoria, Fort Bend, Montgomery and Waller counties. Call 832-691-1917 or email info@tektonexteriors.com to schedule a storm damage inspection.