Northeast Mississippi is storm country
Tupelo has a long history with severe weather. Spring brings tornado watches, damaging straight-line winds and hail, and summer thunderstorms can drop trees onto roofs without warning. Even when a storm does not damage a whole neighborhood, one lifted section or a single hail-bruised slope can mean leaks weeks later.
If your roof was just damaged
- Stay safe. Keep away from downed power lines, and do not go up on a damaged roof.
- Protect the inside. Move belongings away from leaks and put out buckets. Take photos of any water damage.
- Document the damage. Photograph from the ground: missing shingles, fallen limbs, damaged gutters and any debris.
- Call us at (662) 676-5023. We will get the roof looked at and, if needed, tarped to stop further water entry.
- Contact your insurance. See our storm damage insurance claim guide.
Emergency roofing services
- Emergency tarping and temporary sealing to stop water from entering while permanent repairs are arranged.
- Fallen tree and limb damage. Assessing punctured decking, broken rafters and damaged flashing.
- Wind damage. Missing and creased shingles, lifted edges, damaged ridge caps.
- Hail damage inspection. Checking shingles, metal panels, vents and gutters for hail impact.
- Permanent repair or replacement. Once the roof is safe and dry, we handle the full repair. See roof repair and roof replacement.
What hail and wind damage look like
On shingles
Hail leaves dark, round bruises where granules were knocked off, sometimes with a soft spot in the mat. Wind creases or lifts shingles, often along the ridge and edges. Both can shorten the roof's life even before a leak appears.
On gutters and vents
Dented gutters, cracked vent caps and dinged flashing are useful indicators of hail. They often show up before damage becomes obvious on the roof. See gutter repair.
Beware of storm chasers
After a storm, crews from out of town knock on doors offering quick deals. Some do good work. Many are gone when a warranty question comes up. Choose a licensed, insured contractor with a real local address, get the scope in writing and do not sign anything you have not read. We are based at 84 Clark Blvd in Tupelo and will be here next year.
What we do in the first 48 hours
- Assess safety. We look for structural damage, electrical hazards and active water entry.
- Stop the water. Tarping, temporary sealing or board-up as needed.
- Document. Photos of the damage for you and your insurance company.
- Plan the permanent repair. We explain what is needed and give you a scope and price.
Hidden storm damage
The worst damage is not always visible from the ground. Hail bruises can weaken shingles, wind can break seals without removing the shingle, and water can enter through small openings and soak insulation for weeks before a stain shows. A post-storm inspection is worthwhile even when the roof looks fine.
Common problems we see, and how we fix them
Tree and limb impact
Punctured shingles and decking, cracked rafters and damaged fascia and gutters. Priority is drying in the roof.
Wind-lifted or missing shingles
Blown-off shingles expose the underlayment and let rain in. They also increase the risk of further damage.
Hail bruising
Dark circular spots with missing granules. It shortens shingle life and can be hard to see from the ground.
Damaged ridge caps and edges
Ridges and edges take the most wind, so they are often the first damage points.
Flashing and vent damage
Bent, torn or displaced flashing and vent caps that let water into the attic.
Gutter and downspout damage
Dented, bent or torn-away gutters, which often accompany roof damage.
Water entry and interior damage
Wet insulation, stained ceilings and mold risk if water is not stopped and dried quickly.