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Storm Damage Roofing in Livonia, MI documented
After a summer storm rolls across Livonia, the damage on your roof isn’t always visible from the driveway. We inspect every slope, photograph what we find and give you a detailed scope to share with your insurance adjuster.
- Free storm inspection
- Photos of all damage
- Scope for your adjuster
- Repair or replacement
Free roof inspection & estimate
Livonia homeowners. A roofer, not a call center, gets back to you.
What a Livonia storm leaves behind
Summer storms in Southeast Michigan bring straight-line wind, heavy rain and sometimes hail, and Livonia’s neighborhoods sit right in their path. On the ranches and colonials that fill the city, wind tends to catch the shingles along the rakes, ridges and hip lines, breaking the seal strip so tabs lift and crease. Hail bruises shingles and knocks granules loose, and the damage may not leak until months later.
Mature trees add another risk. Many Livonia streets are lined with trees that have grown for 60 years, and a heavy limb on a roof can crack decking, crush gutters and tear flashing in one hit.
We inspect the whole roof after a storm: shingles on every slope, ridge caps, flashing, vents, gutters and siding. Every problem gets photographed, and we put it into a clear, detailed scope you can hand to your adjuster. We’re happy to be there when the adjuster inspects. Your insurer decides what is covered. Our job is to make sure the damage is documented accurately, and to repair or replace the roof properly once you have a decision.
Storm damage we look for
Some of it is obvious. Most of it is not, until it leaks.
Hail bruising
Soft spots and a fractured mat under the surface, often hard to see without getting on the roof.
Granule loss
Hail knocks granules off and exposes the asphalt to the sun, which speeds up aging.
Wind-lifted shingles
Broken seal strips and creased tabs let the next storm peel shingles off.
Flashing & vents
Dented vents, bent flashing and cracked pipe boots open paths for water.
Gutters & siding
Dented gutters and cracked or loose siding are often part of the same storm.
Interior leaks
Ceiling stains or wet insulation after a storm mean water is already getting in.
Your roofer, your adjuster, your decision
An insurance claim involves several people, and it helps to know who handles what. We inspect the roof and document the damage. Your adjuster inspects on behalf of your insurer and makes the coverage decision. You decide whether to file and who does the work.
Our part is the evidence: clear photos of the damage, a written scope of the repair or replacement, and answers to your questions in plain language.
Read your policy, and call your insurer or agent with questions about deductibles and coverage. If the storm damage turns out to be minor, we will tell you, and a simple roof repair may be all you need.
| Step | Kincaide | Your insurer |
|---|---|---|
| Roof inspection | Photos, every slope | Adjuster visit |
| Documentation | Written scope | Claim file |
| Coverage | Not our call | Decides |
| Payment | Not our call | Per your policy |
| The work | Repair or replace | — |
From storm to a sound roof
Clear documentation first, then honest options.
Storm inspection
We inspect the roof, gutters and siding and photograph every sign of hail or wind damage.
- Free inspection
- Every slope photographed
- Attic check where needed
Photos & scope
You get the photos and a written scope of the repair or replacement to share with your adjuster.
- Photos of all damage
- Detailed written scope
- Plain explanations
Repair or replace
When you are ready, we do the work with the house protected and the yard cleaned every day.
- Owens Corning shingles
- Daily cleanup & briefing
- Dumpster included
Leaking after a storm?
Call us and we will talk through what can be done to limit the damage until it is repaired.
After the storm
Repairs, a new roof, or the gutters the hail dented.
Roof Repair
Leaks, missing shingles, flashing and storm damage found and fixed, with photos of every repair.
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Roof Replacement
Full tear-off and a new Owens Corning shingle system, with the yard protected and cleaned up every day.
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Gutters
Seamless gutters and downspouts sized for the roof, with guards that cut down on clogs.
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Homeowners across Metro Detroit on how we document the work.
“Kincaide roofing went above and beyond our expectations. Scott (the owner) took pictures of every step and fix he made. They were punctual, thorough and very professional. No B.S. with Scott, the communication was straight forward and gave us briefings every night before they left.”
“Kincaide did a phenomenal job fixing up my garage roof and siding. They also cleaned up the area after so my dog wouldn’t get hurt. Everytime there was any issue found during installation, they provided picture evidence. They also were the best cost when compared to other companies. Highly recommend.”
“Very awesome, professional experience with Kincaide!!! Scott and his crew is wonderful. They do good work, really put things in terms so that people can understand things better. We will definitely be sticking with KINCAIDE!!!”
Documenting the damage before it becomes a leak
In Livonia, storm damage usually shows up in one of three ways.
A storm that crosses western Wayne County can hit one side of Livonia hard and barely touch the other, so the house down the street getting a new roof doesn’t mean yours needs one, and a clean-looking roof doesn’t mean it came through untouched. A close inspection with photos settles the question either way.
Wind
Lifted, creased or missing shingles along rakes, ridges and the windward side of the house.
Hail
Bruised shingles, loose granules and dented vents, gutters and downspouts.
Falling limbs
Cracked decking, torn flashing and crushed gutters from mature trees over the roof.
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Storm damage questions from Livonia homeowners
What to do after hail or high wind.
My neighbors in Livonia are getting new roofs after a storm. Should I get mine checked?
A tree limb fell on my Livonia house. What should I do first?
Will insurance pay for my new roof?
Can you meet with my adjuster?
How soon after a storm should I call?
Do I need a permit for storm repairs in Livonia?
Storm hit your Livonia home? Get it documented.
Book a free inspection. We’ll photograph the damage and give you a scope you can share with your adjuster.