Havertown, PA 19083
Storm-damaged roof in Havertown? What to do first
After a storm, safety comes first, then documentation, then repairs. Here's the order that keeps you safe and keeps your options open.
- Safety first
- Photos and a written scope
- Your insurer decides coverage
- 15-year workmanship warrantyCovers the installation, separate from the shingle maker's product warranty.
- GAF shinglesWe install GAF roofing shingles.
- Free inspectionRoof, attic, gutters and flashing, with a line-item quote.
- Financing availableFinancing is available, including a 12-month no-interest option. Subject to credit approval. Terms vary; ask for details.
- Permit-guidedWe walk you through the Haverford Township permit.
First 24 hours
What should I do after a storm damages my roof in Havertown? Stay off the roof and away from downed wires, then photograph damage from the ground and inside, including ceiling stains. Cover openings or call a roofer to tarp them. Contact your insurer to start a claim before permanent repairs, keep every receipt, and get a written inspection noting lifted shingles, punctures and flashing damage.
We offer emergency tarping, typically within 24 hours of your request; that's typical, not guaranteed. Request it through the form on this page and mark it as storm damage.
Wind, not hail, is Havertown's usual storm risk
On July 11, 2026, the National Weather Service's preliminary survey found a series of at least four microbursts with estimated wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph. One, starting around 2:52 PM EDT in West Philadelphia, extended into far eastern Delaware County, including Havertown, Upper Darby Township and Yeadon, with numerous reports of uprooted trees (NWS Public Information Statement, archived).
On a tree-lined street, the usual storm damage is wind and limbs: lifted or creased shingles, punctures from branches, and bent gutters.
Damage to look for
From the ground or a window. Leave the roof itself to a pro.
- Shingles that are missing, lifted, or creased across the tab after being bent back by wind
- Punctures or gouges where a limb hit the roof
- Chimney flashing pulled loose, or new stains near the chimney inside
- Gutters bent, pulled off the fascia, or full of shingle grit
- New ceiling stains or drips, especially near chimneys and walls
Working with your insurer
Does homeowners insurance pay for wind damage to a roof? Many policies cover sudden wind or fallen-tree damage but not wear and tear, and the deductible, roof age and policy wording decide what is paid. Only your insurer can make a coverage decision. A contractor can document the damage with photos and a written scope so the adjuster sees exactly what failed.
How we help with a claim: we document the damage with photos and a written repair scope, and we can meet your adjuster on site to show what we found. We don't negotiate claims on your behalf or act as a public adjuster, and we can't promise what your insurer will cover or approve.
Ready for a straight answer about your roof?
Book a free inspection and get a line-item estimate to review on your own time.
Get a free estimateStorm damage questions
Should I call my insurer or a roofer first?
A tree limb is on my roof. Can I remove it?
Can you tarp my roof after a storm?
Sources
- NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly Public Information Statement on the July 11, 2026 microbursts (archived by Iowa Environmental Mesonet) preliminary survey
Last checked 2026-10-29.
Report storm damage
Send a few details and photos taken safely from the ground. Emergency tarping is typically available within 24 hours of your request.
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Form requests are answered during office hours.