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Diagram showing a first 24 hours roof leak response flow with safety, safe containment, photo order, call routing, record packet, and next-rain check

Roof Leak After a Storm: What to Do in the First 24 Hours

If your roof leaks after a storm, use the first 24 hours for safety, water control, documentation, and qualified help. Do not climb onto the roof. Build a clear packet before cleanup changes the record.

Sarah Jenkins · Jun 9, 2026 · 60 min read

NOAA NSSL photo showing hail damage to a home exterior

Storm Damage Documentation

Hail Damage Roof Inspection: What a Roofer Should Check

A hail inspection should document safe access, weather context, roof planes, material-specific observations, collateral marks, photos, report limits, and follow-up without turning the report into a coverage promise.

Sarah Jenkins · Jun 9, 2026 · 17 min read