We also flag any pre-existing wear we find during the inspection separately from new storm damage, since insurers distinguish between the two.
We photograph damage from multiple angles and distances, matching the level of detail Richmond, CA adjusters typically expect to see in a claim submission.
Our Storm Damage Roof Repair reports note both storm damage and any pre-existing wear separately, which adjusters appreciate.
Every Storm Damage Roof Repair assessment is conducted by a technician trained specifically in storm damage evaluation.
Post-storm call volume spikes fast — our Richmond crews prioritize active leaks first, then work through the queue.
No verbal-only pricing, ever, even during high storm-season demand.
We've seen what speeds a claim through and what slows it down, and we document accordingly.
Most storm-related Storm Damage Roof Repair visits combine two or three of these elements in a single inspection.
Hail damage often shows as bruised or missing granules rather than obvious cracks, and it's easy to miss from the ground.
We check shingle tabs and seal lines across the whole roof, not just the visibly missing sections.
Debris removal and structural assessment happen together, not as two separate visits.
Proper documentation before you file can make the difference between a fast approval and a drawn-out dispute.
We scope the repair to match what actually happened during the storm, not a generic estimate.
We check gutters and downspouts alongside the roof, since storm damage rarely stops at the roofline.
Describe what happened and what you're seeing, and we'll get an inspection scheduled.
A Storm Damage Roof Repair technician inspects every roof slope in person, not just what's visible from the ground.
Photo documentation is included automatically with every storm Storm Damage Roof Repair assessment.
Repairs are scheduled and completed to manufacturer spec, with documentation ready for your adjuster if you're filing a claim.
Hail damage wasn't obvious to us, but they found it and documented it properly for the claim.
— Richmond Homeowner
Storm chasers were going door to door, but we called Roof Repair Smedway instead since they're actually local.
— Richmond Homeowner
Appreciated that they checked every slope, not just the side facing the street.
— Richmond Homeowner
They found damage on a slope we never thought to check ourselves.
— Richmond Homeowner
Roof Repair Smedway dispatches Storm Damage Roof Repair crews throughout Richmond and surrounding Richmond, CA communities after major weather events.
