We also flag any pre-existing wear we find during the inspection separately from new storm damage, since insurers distinguish between the two.
We photograph damage from multiple angles and distances, matching the level of detail Alton, IA adjusters typically expect to see in a claim submission.
Our Storm Damage Roof Repair reports note both storm damage and any pre-existing wear separately, which adjusters appreciate.
Full insurance and licensing documentation available on request.
Local dispatch means faster access to Alton properties after a regional storm event.
Written Storm Damage Roof Repair estimates before any repair work begins, matched to your claim documentation.
We've seen what speeds a claim through and what slows it down, and we document accordingly.
Most storm-related Storm Damage Roof Repair visits combine two or three of these elements in a single inspection.
Hail damage often shows as bruised or missing granules rather than obvious cracks, and it's easy to miss from the ground.
We check shingle tabs and seal lines across the whole roof, not just the visibly missing sections.
Tree limbs and wind-blown debris can crack decking as well as shingles, so we check underneath the surface damage too.
Proper documentation before you file can make the difference between a fast approval and a drawn-out dispute.
Once damage is documented, we move to repair — targeted fixes for isolated damage, full sections where needed.
Gutters torn loose by wind are reattached and resloped as part of a full storm damage visit.
Storm damage assessments move a little slower than a routine repair call, since documentation quality matters for your claim.
Technicians check every slope, not just the side most visibly affected by the storm.
You receive a written damage report and repair estimate, formatted for insurance claim purposes if needed.
Repairs are scheduled and completed to manufacturer spec, with documentation ready for your adjuster if you're filing a claim.
They walked us through what was worth claiming and what wasn't, no pressure either way.
— Alton Homeowner
Storm chasers were going door to door, but we called Roof Repair Smedway instead since they're actually local.
— Alton Homeowner
Checked the whole property, not just the roof, for storm-related damage.
— Alton Homeowner
They caught damage on a slope we never would have checked ourselves. Adjuster approved the full claim.
— Alton Homeowner
Roof Repair Smedway dispatches Storm Damage Roof Repair crews throughout Alton and surrounding Alton, IA communities after major weather events.
