Some storm damage is easy to spot, like shingles in the yard, a limb resting on the roof, or water dripping through a ceiling. Other damage takes a trained eye. Wind can break the seal under a shingle without tearing it off, leaving it loose enough to peel away in the next storm. Hail leaves dark spots where granules have been knocked off, and it can dent gutters, metal vents, and flashing.


Many homeowners on the north side of the metro don't learn their roof has a problem until a ceiling stain appears weeks later. Stay off the ladder. From the ground, look for missing or creased shingles, granules collecting at the downspouts, and dents on gutters or vents, and take photos of anything you find. Then schedule an Atlanta roof inspection so a technician can check the parts of the roof you can't see from below and tell you if storm damage roof repair is needed.