We also flag any pre-existing wear we find during the inspection separately from new storm damage, since insurers distinguish between the two.
We photograph damage from multiple angles and distances, matching the level of detail Burnside, IA adjusters typically expect to see in a claim submission.
We also keep records of regional Burnside, IA storm events, which can help corroborate the timing of damage on a claim.
Full insurance and licensing documentation available on request.
Post-storm call volume spikes fast — our Burnside crews prioritize active leaks first, then work through the queue.
No verbal-only pricing, ever, even during high storm-season demand.
We've seen what speeds a claim through and what slows it down, and we document accordingly.
Here's what a typical Storm Damage Roof Repair visit after a Burnside storm event includes.
Hail damage often shows as bruised or missing granules rather than obvious cracks, and it's easy to miss from the ground.
High wind can lift or tear shingles without leaving an obvious gap, weakening the seal until the next storm finishes the job.
Tree limbs and wind-blown debris can crack decking as well as shingles, so we check underneath the surface damage too.
Proper documentation before you file can make the difference between a fast approval and a drawn-out dispute.
Once damage is documented, we move to repair — targeted fixes for isolated damage, full sections where needed.
We check gutters and downspouts alongside the roof, since storm damage rarely stops at the roofline.
Storm damage assessments move a little slower than a routine repair call, since documentation quality matters for your claim.
We check for hail bruising, lifted shingles, and debris impact across the full roof.
Photo documentation and a written quote are provided in the same visit.
We follow up to make sure the repair holds through the next storm season.
Our adjuster actually complimented the documentation. Made the whole claim process go faster than expected.
— Burnside Homeowner
Storm chasers were going door to door, but we called Roof Repair Smedway instead since they're actually local.
— Burnside Homeowner
Appreciated that they checked every slope, not just the side facing the street.
— Burnside Homeowner
They found damage on a slope we never thought to check ourselves.
— Burnside Homeowner
We track regional Burnside, IA storm activity to anticipate Burnside call volume before it peaks.
