Storm Damage Roof Repair in North Idaho
Emergency tarping, typically the same day, plus HAAG certified damage inspections, repairs for wind, hail, and snow damage, and direct help on your insurance claim.
Storm damage doesn't always show from the ground. A few lifted or creased shingles after a windstorm can let water in for months before you see a stain. Lakeview Roofing tarps, inspects, documents, and repairs storm-damaged roofs across North Idaho, and works directly with your insurance company.
- We typically respond the same day, within 24 hours, and tarp first to stop more damage.
- Stay safe, then stop more damage: the Idaho Department of Insurance says to cover holes in a damaged roof with a tarp.
- Photograph the damage and report the claim to your insurance company as soon as possible.
- Keep every receipt for emergency repairs. Your insurer will ask for them.
- Our HAAG certified inspectors document wind and hail damage, and we work directly with your adjuster.
On this page
- What Should You Do Right After Wind Damages Your Roof?
- How Fast Can a Roofer Fix Storm Damage in North Idaho?
- What Types of Storm Damage Do We Repair?
- How Does a Storm Damage Insurance Claim Work?
- Will Insurance Cover Storm Damage to My Roof?
- How Do You Avoid Storm Chasers?
- Where Do We Repair Storm Damage?
What Should You Do Right After Wind Damages Your Roof?
Stay safe, cover any openings with a tarp to stop more water damage, photograph the damage, and report the claim to your insurance company as soon as possible.
- Stay safe
Look at the roof from the ground. Stay off a wet, icy, or damaged roof and away from any downed power lines.
- Stop more damage
The Idaho Department of Insurance says to secure your home after a storm, and to cover a roof with holes with a tarp to prevent water damage. We do emergency tarping.
- Document it
Take photos or video of the damaged areas, inside and out, before anything is cleaned up.
- Report the claim
Call your insurance company or agent as soon as you know your home is damaged.
- Keep receipts
Save every receipt for emergency repairs, like tarping, to give to your insurance company.
- Get an inspection
A HAAG certified inspector checks the whole roof and documents damage that's easy to miss from the ground.
How Fast Can a Roofer Fix Storm Damage in North Idaho?
We typically respond the same day, within 24 hours. If your roof is leaking or open, we tarp it first to stop more water from getting in, then inspect the whole roof and schedule the repair.
Emergency tarping protects the house while your insurance claim moves forward. The permanent repair follows the inspection.
Keep the tarping receiptThe Idaho Department of Insurance tells homeowners to keep all receipts for emergency repairs and give them to the insurance company.
What Types of Storm Damage Do We Repair?
We repair wind damage, hail damage, and snow and ice damage to roofs, along with the gutters, vents, and flashing that storms damage with them.
Wind damage
Lifted, creased, torn, or missing shingles. Creased tabs often can't be seen from the ground but break the seal that keeps water out.
Hail damage
Cracked shingles, lost granules, and dents in gutters, vents, and flashing.
Snow and ice damage
Ice dams and heavy snow can push water under shingles. See our guides to ice dams and snow load.
Gutters and flashing
Bent or pulled-down gutters and loose flashing. See our gutter installation service.
How Does a Storm Damage Insurance Claim Work?
You report the claim, an adjuster inspects and estimates the damage, and the insurance company reviews your policy to decide what it will pay. We document the damage and can meet your adjuster on site.
- Ask your insurer whether your policy has a separate deductible for wind or hail damage
- If you don't hear from an adjuster, the Idaho Department of Insurance says a reasonable wait could be 3 to 5 days for a minor claim, and longer after a large disaster
- Standard homeowners policies don't cover the added cost of meeting current building codes. Check your declarations page for Ordinance and Law coverage
- Tell your insurer about any new damage you find after the first inspection
For the full process, read our step-by-step guide to filing a roof insurance claim in Idaho.
Will Insurance Cover Storm Damage to My Roof?
It depends on your policy and your deductible. Ask your insurance company what your policy covers. If you have trouble with a claim, the Idaho Department of Insurance can help at 208-334-4250.
How Do You Avoid Storm Chasers?
Be careful with contractors who show up right after a storm. Ask for references, get more than one estimate, check that the contractor is registered in Idaho, and never pay the full amount before the work is done.
- Ask for references before you sign anything
- Get estimates from more than one contractor
- Check the contractor's registration with the Idaho Contractors Board
- Ask to see the building permit for a re-roof
- Pay the full amount before the work is complete
- Sign an assignment of benefits without reading it carefully
- Accept offers of free or upgraded materials from a contractor you don't know
These tips come from the Idaho Department of Insurance's Post-Disaster Claims Guide. Lakeview Roofing is a local, family-owned company based in Rathdrum.
Where Do We Repair Storm Damage?
We repair storm and wind damage in Post Falls, Coeur d'Alene, Rathdrum, Hayden, Spirit Lake, Sandpoint, and across North Idaho.
Read about wind damage roof repair in Post Falls, or see our pages for Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Rathdrum, Hayden, Spirit Lake, and Sandpoint. For damage in one spot, see roof repair.
Storm Damage? Call Us.
We typically respond the same day, within 24 hours. We'll tarp what needs it, inspect the whole roof, and document the damage for your claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do right after a storm damages my roof?
Stay safe and look from the ground. Cover any openings with a tarp to stop more water damage, photograph the damage, report the claim to your insurance company as soon as possible, and keep every receipt for emergency repairs.
Will my homeowners insurance cover storm damage?
It depends on your policy and deductible. Ask your insurer what's covered and whether there's a separate deductible for wind or hail. If you have trouble with a claim, the Idaho Department of Insurance can help at 208-334-4250.
How fast can you respond after a storm?
Typically the same day, and within 24 hours. We tarp first to stop more water damage, then inspect the whole roof and schedule the repair.
Do you offer emergency roof tarping?
Yes. We typically respond the same day, within 24 hours. If a storm leaves your roof leaking or open, we tarp it to stop more water damage, then inspect and repair the roof. Keep the receipt for your insurance company.
Do you work with insurance adjusters?
Yes. We document wind and hail damage with photos, work directly with insurance companies, and can meet your adjuster on site.
What does a HAAG certified inspection mean?
Our inspectors hold HAAG certification for residential and commercial roof inspections. We use it to document storm damage and tell it apart from normal wear, which matters for an insurance claim.
How do I avoid storm chasers?
Ask for references, get more than one estimate, check the contractor's registration with the Idaho Contractors Board, and never pay the full amount before the work is done. Be careful signing an assignment of benefits.
Do I need a permit for storm damage repairs?
Small repairs usually don't need one. A full re-roof needs a building permit in Kootenai County and its cities, and we pull it when the job needs one. Our Idaho roofing permits guide lists the fees for each city.
About Lakeview Roofing. A family-owned roofing company in Rathdrum, Idaho, owned by Christopher and Katelyn Brown. Owens Corning Preferred Contractor, HAAG certified inspectors, and 20+ years of North Idaho roofing experience. Facts on this page were checked against the sources listed below.