Last night’s storm did not care how new your roof was. If shingles are scattered across the yard, a limb is on the house, or water is coming through a ceiling, call 267-966-7648 now and we will get protection on your roof fast. JB Roofing Systems handles storm damage roof repair in Montgomery County, PA from right here in Harleysville: free inspections, thorough photo documentation, help with your insurance claim, and permanent repairs done to the standard your policy is paying for. Here is how we get your roof, and your claim, handled right.
PA Storms Are Hard on Roofs
Montgomery County roofs take a beating on a schedule. Nor’easters in winter, thunderstorm gusts strong enough to peel shingles every summer, hail cells that hammer one neighborhood and skip the next, and ice that pries at every seam in between. A roof that shrugged off ten quiet seasons can lose a fight with one bad night. Most of the storm damage we repair falls into three buckets.
Wind Damage and Lifted Shingles
Wind starts at the edges. It lifts shingle tabs, breaks the adhesive seal, then peels shingles off in patches, usually on the slope you cannot see from the driveway. Here is the part homeowners miss: a shingle that stays on the roof but loses its seal is a leak waiting on the next ordinary rain, and it looks fine from the ground. We replace what is gone, reseal what is loose, and color match the repair so it blends in and holds.
Hail Damage
Hail rarely tears a roof open. It bruises it. Impacts knock granules loose and crush the fiberglass mat underneath, which shortens shingle life even when everything looks normal from the street. The tells are dark spots scattered across shingles, dents in vents and gutters, and granule piles at the downspouts. Hail damage is also the type insurance adjusters scrutinize hardest, so we photograph every hit and mark the slopes where damage concentrates.
Fallen Limbs and Impact Damage
A limb does not need to punch a hole to do real damage. Impacts crack shingles, split decking, and open seams that start leaking weeks after the storm is forgotten. If a tree or limb is sitting on your roof right now, stay inside, stay off ladders, and call 267-966-7648. We will tarp the damage and assess the structure before anyone climbs anything.
After a Storm
What to Do Right After a Storm
Five steps, in order. One: stay off the roof. Wet shingles and hidden structural damage make it dangerous even for people who climb roofs for a living. Two: photograph what you can see from the ground, shingles in the yard, dented gutters, granules collecting at the downspouts, with your phone’s date stamp doing the record keeping. Three: check ceilings and the attic for damp spots, drips, or a musty smell that was not there last week. Four: if water is coming in, catch it, and move furniture and electronics out of the way. Five: call a roofer before you call your insurance company. An inspection first means you file with documented facts instead of guesses, and it keeps you from filing a claim the damage does not justify.
Roof Inspections
Free Storm Damage Roof Inspections in Montgomery County
After a storm we inspect the whole system: shingles, flashing, vents, gutters, and the attic when we can get to it. You get photos of everything we find and a written assessment covering what needs repair now, what can wait, and what your insurance company is likely to care about. If the damage does not justify a repair or a claim, we tell you that too, because a free inspection that earns your trust is worth more to us than a job you did not need. That standard of inspection and repair is part of why we hold GAF Master Elite status, a certification GAF grants to roughly 2% of roofing contractors in North America. We have served Montgomery County this way since 2013, with over 100 five star Google reviews behind the work.
Insurance Company
We Work With Your Insurance Company
Tarping and Temporary Protection
Emergency Tarping and Temporary Protection
A properly fastened tarp protects a roof for weeks, and insurers typically expect you to take reasonable steps like this to prevent further damage, so emergency protection usually supports your claim rather than hurting it. Keep the receipts and the photos. If water is coming in right now, go straight to our emergency roof repair page, or skip the reading and call 267-966-7648.
Frequently Asked Questions
Storm Damage Questions, Answered
Quick answers to common questions about our services, process, and what to expect.
Will insurance cover my storm damage?
Homeowner policies typically cover roof damage caused by a sudden storm event like wind, hail, or a fallen limb, but not gradual wear and age. Your deductible still applies, and documentation decides most claims. Photograph the damage early, get a professional inspection before you file, and expect your carrier to want proof that the storm, not time, did the damage.
How fast can you get here?
For active leaks and open storm damage, we prioritize the call and typically respond within 24 hours. We are based in Harleysville, so every corner of Montgomery County is close. Once on site, tarping and temporary protection usually take under an hour, and the full inspection with photo documentation happens on the same visit.
Schedule Your Free Storm Inspection
Storm damage gets more expensive every day it stays open, and claim deadlines do not wait either. Call 267-966-7648 now and get a roofer moving today, or schedule your free storm inspection online and we will handle the roof, the photos, and the paperwork from there. You can also reach Jeff directly at jeff@jbroofingsystems.com.
