Storm season in Arizona has officially started, and this means it’s time to check on your roof. During storms wind speeds can reach 70-100 mph. If your roof is already having some issues, this can lead to major issues as it can wreak havoc on an unprepared home. Don’t know what to look for? Give Arizona Roof Doctors a call today and we’ll come out and give your home a thorough inspection and let you know how ready your roof is to handle severe storms. Contact us at (602) 892-9885 to schedule an appointment. 

What to look for to prepare your roof for storm season in Arizona

First thing to check is for any damage to the roof that you can see. Begin by looking for discoloration, warping, or curling of shingles. When there is even minor damage to your roof, you may end up seeing bits of shingles in your grass or small deposits of shingle granules around the bases of your downspouts. This is a major indicator that you have damage on your roof. If your roof is cracking, chipping and deteriorating, this can speed up the process of needing to replace the roof. The damage will begin to spread during storm season in Arizona. 

How Do Insurance Companies Handle Roof Issues Before Storm Season in Arizona

Insurance companies in Arizona will actually require and pay for temporary tarps to be placed on the roof to prevent any further damage to your home. This is part of the damage mitigation process any reputable contract will get done during the negotiations with the insurance providers.

Damage to your roof during a storm is considered an “act of god”. Which means it is no fault of your own and the insurance policy states it will cover the costs. This is due to the fact that there is nothing you can do to stop a storm from hitting your home. So after a severe storm it’s a good idea to begin the negotiations with them as soon as possible. 

What Can I Do To Lower The Risk Of Roof Damage in Arizona Before Storm Season?

It’s important to be prepared during storm season in Arizona to avoid the headache of dealing with roof damage. There are a few things you can do to help protect your roof. This includes cleaning your gutters. Your gutter system helps with drainage. If they are clogged it can begin pooling water and increasing the risk of damage. Another way to protect your roof is by trimming trees on your property. It is possible for branches to break off and land on the roof, increasing the chances of damage. If you have the trees trimmed then this becomes less likely. Most important step of all is to give your roof a good inspection. This is where Roof Doctors can help in your prep process. We can send a certified professional to inspect your roof for any damage before a storm hits. We’ll know how to spot issues the average person may not notice. Give us a call today at (602) 892-9885 to schedule a free roof inspection today!

Storm season has begun in Arizona. Our monsoon season begins in June and continues though September. This comes with humidity, thunderstorms, heavy rain, lightning, hail, strong winds, dust storms and extreme heat! Some of these can lead to roof damage to your home or business. If you need roof repair or replacement, Roof Doctors can help! If you still need to deal with your insurance company, we can help with your roof insurance claim! We can help make the process simple and quick! Let’s take a look at some of the most frequently asked questions about dealing with roof damage after a storm in Arizona.

Can you get storm damage on your roof in Arizona?

It’s possible to get storm damage on your roof in Arizona, but it’s unlikely. If you experience storm damage to your roof, you’ll want to file a claim with your insurance company as soon as possible. The cost of repairing or replacing a roof depends on the size and type of roof, so it’s difficult to give an estimate without more information. Generally speaking, though, repairing or replacing a roof can be expensive which is why you’ll want to get your insurance company to cover the damage. Roof Doctors can help! 

How Do I Know If I Have Roof Damage?

It’s always good to have an inspection on the roof right after a heavy storm to file an insurance claim if necessary right away. If you did not get an inspection you might be wondering how you can tell if you have roof damage. Part of the roof’s job is to keep water from getting in. However, the water may be coming in and causing mold and moss before you even notice a leak on the inside. A leak can be so small that it’s noticeable but enough to cause moisture. In other cases you might see your ceiling sagging. This can happen when you have a leak in your room but hasn’t torn through a layer of your ceiling. Causing a big bubble to form. If you do experience any of these issues, give Roof Doctors a call at (602) 892-9885 for help in getting your roof back in working condition. 

How To Protect Your Roof From Storm Damage

There is something you can do ahead of time to help protect your roof from having storm damage. That is to keep the trees around your home cut down. Many times a gust of wind can cause a branch to break and land directly on your roof. This can cause minor and severe damage. So it’s a good idea to get nearby trees trimmed down to avoid any damage from a broken tree branch.

When Should I File My Roof Insurance Claim After A Storm?

After a severe storm you’ll want to file an insurance claim for the storm damage on your roof as soon as possible. Some policies will have a certain amount of time you’ll have to file your claim. If you miss that period it can become harder to get your roof covered by your insurance provider. Give the Roof Doctors a call and we can help make the process easy and get it done as quickly as possible! We can provide the best roof repair or roof replacement service in Arizona. Contact us today to get started. 

Thunderstorms can obviously cause significant wind damage, but when you bring hail into the equation, updraft strength means that it actually falls from a certain area in the sky. Let’s take a look at some of the different sizes/classifications of hail.

Pea sized hail is .25” in diameter and it falls at 35 miles per hour. Getting a bit larger than that is quarter sized hail, which is about 1” in diameter and falls at 40 miles per hour. Next up is golf ball sized hail, which is 1.75” and falls at 64 miles per hour. It gets even bigger than that: baseball sized hail has a diameter of 2.75” and falls at 81 miles per hour. (You can get a ticket for driving that fast.)

Teacup hail is 3” in diameter and drops at 85 miles per hour. Next is softball sized hail, which is 4.5” in diameter and drops at over 100 miles per hour. (103 mph, to be exact. You wouldn’t want to be outside if hail this big is falling down.) The biggest hailstone ever found was located in Vivian, South Dakota on July 23rd, 2010. It was a piece with a diameter of 8 inches . It weighed 2 pounds, and was approximately the size of a soccer ball. Put a soccer ball next to your head and think about what would happen if you were outside during a storm like that. Imagine the kind of damage a soccer ball sized hailstone could do to your roof.

If you have any questions about hail and how it pertains to your roof system, or give us a call at (602) 892-9885.