We use a ladder rated for the roof pitch and clip into a harness before we step off the edge. Fall protection is not optional on a wet or steep roof.
Storm Damage Roof Repair Wilkes-Barre PA done right the first time
Storm Damage Roof Repair Wilkes-Barre PA starts with a fast inspection and a tarp over anything open to the sky. We serve homeowners and landlords across Luzerne County, from the North End to Parsons.
Serving Wilkes-Barre and nearby areas.
How big is the storm damage job?
Section repair
One slope or a chimney flashing area with underlayment work.
- 1. Small patch A few missing shingles or a lifted vent boot, sealed in one visit.
- 2. Section repair One slope or a chimney flashing area with underlayment work.
- 3. Full rebuild Multiple slopes, decking replacement, and new flashing planned in writing first.
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- Camera firstWe scan the attic before we open anything
- Water testEvery repair gets tested before we pack up
What is included in a storm damage repair
Every storm damage job starts with a full roof inspection and a written scope. The inclusions below are part of the standard repair.
Work order
Storm Damage Roof Repair- Full roof inspection: We walk every plane of the roof with a safety harness, check the ridge, valleys, flashing, and vents, and use an infrared thermal camera in the attic to find wet decking you cannot see from outside.
- Tarp-over and board-up: If any part of the roof is open to the weather, we tarp or board it the same visit. Tarps are fastened with roofing nails and capped at the edges so wind cannot grab them overnight.
- Shingle and underlayment replacement: We pull the damaged shingles with a pry bar, inspect the underlayment and decking, replace any rotted plywood, and install new ice and water shield before the new courses go back on.
- Flashing and vent resealing: Storm wind lifts flashing and cracks vent boots. We reset the metal, replace the boots, and seal the joints with roof cement so the next rain runs off instead of in.
- Water test and written summary: Before we leave, we run water over the repaired area and check the attic side with a moisture meter. You get a written summary of what we found, what we fixed, and what to watch.
What the first visit covers
First visit
We walk the roof, check the attic, and cover any open section so the next rain stays outside.
Storm roof repair at your home
We handle the storm damage we see most on Wilkes-Barre homes.
Missing shingles
Replaced and hand-sealed to match the field.
Ceiling water stains
Traced to the entry point and repaired at the source.
Lifted chimney flashing
Reset and resealed, then water-tested.
Hail bruising
Documented for the claim and replaced.
Storm roof repair for local businesses
We keep storefronts and offices dry so the doors stay open.
Flat roof seams
EPDM and TPO membranes patched and heat-welded.
Ponding water
Drainage path restored after a heavy rain.
Storefront flashing
Reset and sealed along the parapet walls.
What Storm Damage Roof Repair Wilkes-Barre PA involves
A storm-damaged roof gets worse with every rain. Fixing it properly the first time protects the decking, the insulation, and everything underneath. We document what we find and repair it to last.
Storm Damage Roof Repair Wilkes-Barre PA is the trade of making a roof watertight again after wind, hail, or falling limbs tear it up. We start on the ground with an extension ladder and a moisture meter, then walk the roof to map every missing shingle, lifted flashing, and cracked vent boot. A tarp goes over the open area the same visit. From there we replace the damaged courses, reset the ice and water shield, and seal penetrations with roof cement before we call the job done.
Most calls we run in Wilkes-Barre come after a summer squall or a winter ice event. The city's older homes off Public Square and along River Street often carry three-tab asphalt shingles that are already brittle, so a 50 mph gust takes whole tabs with it. Flat roofs over the downtown storefronts pond water and split at the seams. If you search for storm damage roofer near me Wilkes-Barre PA after a blow, the first thing we check is whether water is already inside the attic.
- What it is
- Repairing a roof after wind, hail, or falling limbs.
- When it helps
- Any time shingles are missing or water is inside.
- What you get
- A watertight roof and photos of the work.
How our storm roof repair process works
You call, we show up, and we walk you through every step in plain language. No mystery invoices, no waiting a week for a callback.
Tools and methods we use on every job
Each method answers a different question. Together they leave very little to guess.
The moisture meter reads wet decking and insulation from the attic side. The thermal camera shows temperature differences that reveal hidden water behind ceilings and walls.
The nail gun drives shingle nails to the correct depth and angle. The hammer handles the hand-nailing at ridges, hips, and anywhere the gun cannot reach.
The pry bar lifts old shingles and flashing without tearing the decking. The utility knife cuts underlayment and ice and water shield to fit around penetrations.
We seal flashing joints, vent boots, and nail heads with roof cement. The caulking gun gives us control so the sealant goes where it is needed and nowhere else.
When to call for storm roof repair
A summer thunderstorm peels shingles off the back slope of a ranch in Miners Mills while the family is at work.
We tarp the open section the same afternoon, document the damage for the claim, and return within 48 hours to replace the…
HomesHail moves through the Heights and bruises the shingles on a two-story colonial, but the roof is not leaking yet.
We walk the roof, photograph the bruising, and write a scope the adjuster can work from.
HomesA winter ice storm builds a dam at the eaves of a home near Coal Street Park and meltwater backs up under the shingles.
We remove the ice safely, repair the lifted courses, and check the attic for wet insulation.
HomesA landlord in Parsons gets a call from a tenant about water dripping through a ceiling after a windstorm.
We inspect the roof, find the lifted flashing around the chimney, and tarp the area the same day.
Businesses
How storm roof repair runs in Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes-Barre roofs take a specific kind of beating. Summer thunderstorms roll up the Susquehanna valley with straight-line winds that peel shingles off the west-facing slopes, and winter brings ice dams at the eaves of older homes.
North End
Older two-story homes with steep roofs and mature trees. Limbs come down in every big storm, and the back slopes take the most wind.
Parsons
Mix of ranches and older colonials with three-tab shingles that are brittle and lift easily in a 50 mph gust.
Downtown Wilkes-Barre
Flat roofs over storefronts and mixed-use buildings. Seam splits and ponding water are the usual storm damage here.
- North End
- Parsons
- Downtown Wilkes-Barre
- Heights
- Miners Mills
From problem to finished result.
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PhotoWind-torn back slope in Miners Mills
Before: A July storm peeled 14 shingles off the back slope of a ranch and exposed the underlayment. The homeowner had a bucket in the hallway catching drips and a growing stain on the ceiling.
After: We tarped the open section the same afternoon, replaced the underlayment and 14 shingles two days later, and water-tested the repair. The ceiling stain stopped spreading, and the roof has held through two more storms.
Hail-bruised field in the Heights
Before: A spring hailstorm bruised the shingles on a two-story colonial. The roof was not leaking, but the granules were gone and the mat underneath was exposed to UV. The homeowner was not sure the insurance would cover it.
After: We documented the bruising with photos, met the adjuster on the roof, and replaced the damaged field with matching shingles. The claim was approved, and the homeowner paid only the deductible.
Ice dam damage near Coal Street Park
Before: A January ice dam backed meltwater under the shingles of a home near Coal Street Park. The attic insulation was soaked, and water was dripping through a light fixture in the hallway.
After: We removed the ice, replaced the lifted shingles, and pulled the wet insulation. We also added ventilation at the ridge to slow the next dam. The leak stopped, and the attic dried out within a week.
Storm problems we fix before they get worse
Every storm leaves a different kind of damage, and the fix depends on what the wind and rain actually did.
Missing shingles after a wind event
Bare underlayment is exposed to the next rain, and water runs straight into the decking.
Hail bruising that looks fine from the ground
Bruised shingles lose granules and the mat underneath weakens.
Water stains on the ceiling after a storm
A ceiling stain means water is already inside the attic.
Lifted flashing around chimneys and valleys
Flashing is where most storm leaks start.
Why homeowners call us after a storm
A storm-damaged roof does not wait for a convenient week. Water travels fast through a lifted shingle, and the damage underneath grows with every rain.
Tarp-over the same day
We carry tarps on every truck and cover open roof sections the same visit, usually within a few hours of your call.
Insurance-ready documentation
We photograph every missing shingle, dented vent, and hail-bruised tab, then write up the scope in the format adjusters expect.
Repairs that match your roof
We stock GAF, Owens Corning, and CertainTeed shingles so the patch blends with the field.
No repeat leaks after we leave
Every repair gets a water test before we pack up.
What storm damage repair costs
The number depends on how much decking is wet, how many squares need replacing, and whether the flashing has to come apart.
Included
Quoted after a first look
- Full roof inspection
- Tarp-over and board-up
- Shingle and underlayment replacement
- Flashing and vent resealing
What changes the scope
Quoted after a first look
- Extent of shingle loss
- Wet or rotted decking
- Flashing and penetration work
- Roof pitch and access
What you receive on the job
Clear records you can keep and share.
Photo record
Before and after shots of every repaired area.
Written scope
Line items for labor, materials, and disposal.
Repair summary
What we found, what we fixed, what to watch.
Roofing experience you can check
Our crew works storm damage every week across Wilkes-Barre and Luzerne County, from three-tab ranches in Miners Mills to slate roofs near Wilkes University.
Moisture meter
Reads wet decking and insulation from the attic side and shows how far water has spread.
Thermal camera
Shows temperature differences that reveal hidden water behind ceilings and walls.
Roof plane map
We mark every damaged area on a sketch so the repair scope stays organized.
Is your Wilkes-Barre neighborhood covered?
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Wilkes-Barre ZIP codes
- 18702
- 18701
- 18705
- 18703
- 18710
- 18711
- 18762
- 18765
- 18766
- 18767
- 18769
- 18773
Towns we serve.
Based in Wilkes-Barre and covering the places around it. Pick one for local details.
What Wilkes-Barre homeowners say
A limb came down on our roof during that July storm and took out a whole section of shingles. The crew was out the same afternoon and had a tarp over it before the next rain. They came back two days later, replaced the decking and shingles, and you cannot tell where the damage was. The written scope matched the final bill to the dollar.
I manage three rentals in Parsons and one of them took hail damage on the back slope. They documented every bruise for the insurance claim, met the adjuster on the roof, and had the shingles replaced within the week. My tenant never had a drop of water inside. I use them on all three properties now.
Our house is over a hundred years old with slate on the front and shingles on the back. Wind cracked a bunch of tiles and lifted the flashing around the chimney. They matched the slate profile, reset the flashing, and water-tested it before they left. No leak since, and we have had two heavy storms roll through.
Frequently Asked Questions
Short answers for the first few minutes. The team can cover the rest.
Still have a question?
Describe what you are seeing and we will point you to the right next step.
(570) 481-9079A tarp-over alone is a few hundred dollars. Full section rebuilds with new underlayment and flashing sit at the top of the range. We give you the number before we start, not after.
We do, and we are local. Our crew works out of Wilkes-Barre and covers Luzerne County, including the North End, Parsons, and Miners Mills. You can reach us at the same number for a repair, a tarp-over, or a full roof replacement. No subcontractors, no out-of-state storm chasers.
Most homeowner policies cover sudden storm damage from wind, hail, or falling limbs, and we document the roof so your claim is easy to file. Wear and tear and neglect are usually excluded. We photograph everything, write the scope in adjuster-friendly language, and can meet your adjuster on the roof if you want a second set of eyes.
If your roof is open to the weather, we tarp it the same day in most cases. Full repairs usually start within 24 to 72 hours, depending on material availability and how many calls are stacked up after a big storm. We tell you the real window when you call, not a number we cannot hit.
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Get Storm Damage Roof Repair Wilkes-Barre PA started today
(570) 481-9079One call gets a technician on your roof and a tarp over anything open to the weather. We document the damage, walk you through the repair, and leave the roof watertight.
Contact Wilkes-Barre Roof Repair Pros
Call us any time for Emergency Roof Repair Wilkes-Barre PA. We answer the phone day and night, and we give you a real arrival window. If you prefer, send an email with photos of the damage and we will get back to you fast. We serve all of Wilkes-Barre and Luzerne County.