What to Do When a Storm Hits Your Roof

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If you live in Northeast Ohio, storms aren’t “if”, they’re “when.”
Hail, wind, ice, they all take their turns beating up our roofs. Some damage you’ll see right away. Some you won’t notice until it leaks through your ceiling.

Here’s what to do, step by step, to protect your home and your sanity after a storm.

1. Take a Breath and Stay Safe

After the storm, resist the urge to climb up there, Loose shingles and slick roofs are a fast way to turn damage into an emergency.Instead, grab a flashlight, check your attic for wet spots, and take photos from the ground.

That’s enough for now.

2. Call a Local Roofing Pro (Before You Call Insurance)

Your first call should be to a trusted, local roofing company, not your insurance adjuster. A good roofer will inspect your roof safely, document the damage, and tell you whether it’s worth filing a claim.

At Campo, we provide a full photo report and meet your adjuster on-site to make sure nothing gets missed.

3. Cover the Basics While You Wait

If you see obvious leaks, move valuables and cover the area with a tarp or bucket. Most insurers expect you to take simple steps to prevent further damage and a local roofer can help with temporary protection while your claim is processed.

4. Let the Pros Handle the Paperwork

Insurance claims can be confusing. Your roofer can walk you through it, provide estimates, and make sure your repairs meet Ohio’s matching law, meaning your replacement materials match your existing roof, not a patchwork of “close enough.”

We work directly with adjusters so you don’t get stuck in the middle.

5. Choose Local, Skip the Storm Chasers

Big storms bring big trucks from out of state, but they’re gone before your next leak shows up. Stick with a local roofer, one who’ll be around to back up the work, honor the warranty, and pick up the phone next season.

The Campo Way

We’ve spent over 30 years fixing Ohio roofs and helping homeowners through the stress that comes with them.
When storms roll through, we move fast, keep it simple, and make it right.

Schedule your free roof inspection with Campo Roof today,  we’ll document the damage, handle the insurance details, and make sure your roof is repaired the right way.