What should you do after a storm
hits Perrysburg?
The first hours after a storm are when good and bad decisions get made. Here's the honest playbook:
- Document from the ground — photos of visible damage, the yard, and anything that came off the roof. Don't climb up; a storm-damaged roof is the most dangerous roof there is
- Check the gutters and downspouts for granules — heavy granule wash is often the first visible sign of hail damage you can't see from below
- Be careful with anyone who knocks: ask where their office is, how long they've been in northwest Ohio, and who honors the warranty in five years. Local answers are short; out-of-town answers aren't
- Don't sign anything on the doorstep — not an agreement, not an 'inspection authorization,' nothing. A legitimate company will put its findings in writing and give you time to decide
- Get a documented inspection before talking numbers with anyone — including your insurer. The decision to file a claim is yours, and it's a better decision with photos and a written assessment in hand
What does storm damage actually look like on Perrysburg roofs?
After a storm in Perrysburg, OH, these are the three kinds of damage we inspect for — and what each one means for your roof.
Wind Damage
Lifted, creased, or missing shingles — usually along edges, ridges, and the slopes that faced the wind. A creased shingle has a broken seal even if it lays back down, which is why wind damage is easy to underestimate from the ground.
Hail Damage
Bruised shingle mats, granule loss, and dented vents and flashing. Hail damage often isn't visible from the ground at all — the granules in your gutters and downspouts are usually the first evidence.
The Honest 'Nothing'
Sometimes the storm took your neighbor's shingles and left yours alone. If the inspection finds no real damage, that's exactly what the written assessment says — and you've gained a documented baseline for the next storm, free.
Other Exterior Services
Storm just hit your Perrysburg roof?
A free, photo-documented storm inspection from a company that was here before the storm and will be here after — honest assessment in writing, no doorstep contracts, ever. Reach out and we'll get back to you within 24–48 hours.
