What to Do First After Storm Damage
Storm damage can involve more than one part of a property. Start by understanding what you can see safely, preserving useful details, and identifying the type of local help that may be needed.
Stay on the ground when checking roof damage, and avoid damaged electrical areas, unstable trees, or anything that appears unsafe.
1. Check From a Safe Location
Look for missing shingles, fallen limbs, damaged gutters, visible exterior damage, ceiling water spots, or active leaks. Do not climb onto the roof to investigate.
2. Document What You Can See
Take clear photos of affected roof areas, debris, damaged gutters, water spots, fallen limbs, and other visible conditions. These details can help explain the situation before a provider arrives.
3. Describe the Main Problem
Note which part of the property is affected, whether water is actively entering, whether a tree or limb is blocking access, and when the damage was first noticed. The guide intake uses this broad context to point the request toward relevant local help.
Services Commonly Needed After a Storm
Roofing Contractors
Roof inspections, storm-damage repair, replacement estimates, and help understanding visible roof problems.
Tree and Debris Removal
Help with fallen limbs, damaged trees, blocked access, storm cleanup, and debris hauling.
Gutter Repair
Repair or replacement for gutters damaged by wind, hail, falling limbs, or heavy rain.
Water-Damage Restoration
Support for leaks, moisture problems, interior water damage, and cleanup after storm-related water intrusion.
How the Help Guide Intake Works
The first intake captures the overall situation rather than forcing you to choose a contractor before you understand the problem. Relevant providers can then ask any service-specific follow-up questions required for inspection, scheduling, or next steps.
When you are ready, use the Get Storm Damage Help section below to describe what happened and review relevant local providers.
