Wind Damage Roof Inspections & Insurance Estimates | Altoona & Johnstown, PA

Service Provided: Wind Damage Inspection & Insurance Estimate Branch Focus: Altoona / Johnstown, PA‍

Project Case Study: Documenting Damage for Your Insurance Adjuster

‍When a severe storm rolls through Pennsylvania, high winds can easily catch the edges of aging shingles and tear them right off your home. Recently, a homeowner reached out to our team because a storm had blown several shingles off her 1-story home. Her roof was over 15 years old, and she wasn't sure if a simple repair would suffice or if she needed a full replacement. Because she was planning to file a claim, she specifically needed a detailed, professional estimate to provide to her insurance company.

The Inspection: Identifying Wind Creases & Missing Shingles

When dealing with an insurance claim, providing clear, undeniable proof of the damage is critical. Adjusters need to see exactly why the roof is failing.

When our estimator got onto this 1-story roof, the wind damage was extensive. To make the damage absolutely clear for the homeowner's insurance claim, our team used chalk to circle and mark the exact locations of missing shingles and "wind creases" (areas where the wind folded the shingle back, breaking the seal and snapping the fiberglass mat).

Because the roof was over 15 years old, the shingles had become brittle and lost their adhesive seal, meaning a localized repair would likely cause surrounding shingles to break. We recommended a full replacement to guarantee the home remained watertight.

The Low-Pitch Solution & Itemized Estimate

To give the homeowner exactly what she needed for her insurance company, we provided a highly detailed, itemized replacement proposal totaling $8,310.85.

This 1-story home featured a specific architectural challenge: it had a very low 3/12 roof pitch. Standard underlayment codes change when a roof is this flat, and our proposal reflected the necessary upgrades to keep the home safe:

• Full Deck Waterproofing: On a 3/12 pitch, water drains slower and is more prone to wind-driven backing up. Instead of just standard synthetic paper, our proposal mandated 9 rolls of Cenguard Ice & Water Shield to provide full deck coverage, completely sealing the underlying plywood.
• High-Wind Shingles: We quoted 17 squares of premium Tamko Titan XT Architectural Shingles, which are engineered specifically for extreme wind resistance.
• Ventilation Overhaul: The home was suffering from outdated, rusting box vents. Our itemized quote included removing these and installing 7 brand new Aluminum Slant Back 8" Static Vents to properly exhaust hot attic air.
• Permanent Penetration Seals: We included replacing the old plumbing collars with 3 new Lifetime Plumbing Boots (1.5" size) to ensure the new roof's most vulnerable points never leak.‍

Do you need an itemized roof estimate for your insurance company?

‍Don't fight the insurance battle alone or settle for a contractor who won't thoroughly document the damage. Let our Altoona and Johnstown experts provide a free, photo-backed estimate today.