Tropical storms. Hail. Hurricane winds. If you live in Louisiana, you know how fast the weather can turn — and how vulnerable your roof is to damage. If your home or business just experienced a roof-damaging storm, time is critical.
This guide will walk you through the 5 essential steps to take immediately after a storm to protect your property, your finances, and your peace of mind.
⛈️ Step 1: Stay Safe & Visually Assess From the Ground
After a major storm, your first job is not to climb on the roof — it’s to ensure your safety.
✅ Look for fallen trees, downed power lines, and roof debris from the ground.
❌ Don’t attempt to walk on the roof. It could be wet, unstable, or structurally compromised.
From the ground, use binoculars or your phone camera zoom to spot:
- Missing shingles or metal sheets
- Exposed underlayment or wood decking
- Sagging rooflines or detached gutters
- Debris that has pierced or piled on the roof
- Shingle granules in your gutters or driveway
If you see anything suspicious — or if your neighbors have visible damage — chances are your roof was affected too.
📸 Step 2: Take Photos & Document Everything
If it’s safe to walk around your home, take clear photos of everything:
- The exterior of your home from all sides
- Any roof damage you can safely see
- Shingles or debris on the ground
- Water stains or ceiling damage inside
Even if you’re unsure what’s damaged, documentation is your friend — especially when it comes to insurance claims. Time-stamped photos taken right after the storm help prove the event caused the damage.
🆘 Step 3: Call a Local Roofing Company — Not a Storm Chaser
After storms, you may notice out-of-state trucks and flyers offering “cheap roofing.” Be cautious. Many storm-chasing crews are unlicensed, uninsured, and disappear once the job is done — or worse, leave it unfinished.
Instead, call a licensed, Louisiana-based roofing contractor with experience in your city — whether you’re in New Orleans, Kenner, Baton Rouge, Laplace, or Slidell.
We offer:
- Emergency inspections within 24–48 hours
- Fast tarping to prevent interior water damage
- Insurance assistance from start to finish
- No-pressure assessments — we’ll tell you if a simple repair is all you need
🛠️ Step 4: Tarp or Temporarily Protect Exposed Areas
If your roof is actively leaking or has open sections from missing shingles or torn flashing, you need emergency tarping.
Our team offers 24/7 emergency tarping in Louisiana to help prevent:
- Water intrusion and ceiling collapse
- Mold or mildew from moisture buildup
- Damage spreading to your insulation, drywall, and flooring
Even if you’re still waiting on your insurance adjuster, protecting your property is your responsibility — and will actually support your claim, not hurt it.
🧾 Step 5: File Your Insurance Claim With Expert Support
Filing a storm damage claim can feel overwhelming, especially if it’s your first time. That’s why we offer full insurance claim support, including:
- Written inspection reports with photos
- Direct communication with your adjuster
- Xactimate estimating for proper coverage
- Meeting the adjuster on-site to verify damage
- Following up to ensure nothing gets missed
Many homeowners in Louisiana are underpaid or denied coverage simply because their claim was filed without professional help.
💡 Bonus Tip: You May Qualify for a Full Roof Replacement
Here’s something most homeowners don’t realize:
If a storm caused damage that compromises more than 25% of your roof (or affects critical components like flashing, underlayment, or decking), your insurance provider may be obligated to cover a full roof replacement — not just repairs.
We’ve helped homeowners in New Orleans, Metairie, Baton Rouge, Mandeville, and beyond get their roofs fully replaced after major storms — even when the initial inspection said “minor damage only.”
📍 We proudly serve:
New Orleans • Kenner • Metairie • Harahan • Gretna • Slidell • Covington • Hammond • Mandeville • Laplace • Baton Rouge
📞 Need Emergency Roof Repair in Louisiana? Call Now.
Whether your property is in Slidell, Covington, Laplace, Hammond, Gretna, or any other Louisiana community, our local roofing experts are standing by.
📱 Call (888) 8-ROOFNG (888-876-6364)
Or request a free storm damage inspection using the form below. We’ll respond fast and help protect your home — and your claim.