After a storm, you need to inspect your roof to assess the damage. If you’re lucky, you won’t find any. If not, you may need to contact a roof repair professional from Buckeye Home Services. When hail- and tornado-producing storms roll through Dayton, OH, you can rely on them to handle all your roofing needs. Here, they discuss three tasks you can complete yourself to see if it’s necessary to call them.

3 Tips for Inspecting Your Roofing Post-Storm

1. Stay Off the Roof

This might seem counterintuitive, but do not go up on the roof to check for damage or attempt to perform any roof repairs yourself. Instead, look for issues while remaining on the ground. Keep your eye out for missing shingles and damage around your chimney and the edges where your home’s roof and walls meet.

2. Check for Leaks

If you have an attic, go up and check for any leaks. Inspect your ceiling and walls for water damage or stains. If you see these, you’ll need to call a roofing professional to investigate the issue further and provide the appropriate solution.

3. Look For Hail Damage

If you see dimples in your siding from hail, you probably have them in your roof shingles as well. These may or may not need to be repaired or replaced, depending on the severity of the storm and the size of the hail. A roofing contractor can assess the full extent of the damage.

In addition to roof repairs, Buckeye Home Services can also install gutters and vinyl siding, among a variety of other services. Visit their website to see a full list of their exterior services, or give them a call at (937) 586-6600. They offer weekend and evening appointments, so you can have the necessary repairs completed as soon as possible following a severe storm.