What we found
Homeowner called the day after a March wind event. From the ground there was no obvious damage. From the roof we found 14 lifted shingles across the south slope (seal strip broken but tabs not torn off), three torn shingles in the southwest corner, and the full ridge cap creased and lifted.
The rest of the roof had years of life left — 9-year-old architectural with good granule retention. A full replacement would have been a waste of money. We quoted a targeted repair instead.
The repair
Replaced 14 shingles in the south slope, hand-sealing each new tab with roofing cement to match the surrounding seal. Replaced the three torn shingles in the southwest corner. Removed the entire ridge cap, replaced with new Atlas Pro-Cut hip-and-ridge.
Walked the rest of the roof, hand-sealed three more tabs we found loose elsewhere, and photographed the completed repair for the homeowner's records.
Insurance outcome
We documented the repair with photos for the homeowner's records and provided a paid invoice. They submitted it to their carrier under the wind-event peril; carrier reimbursed minus the deductible. Total out-of-pocket: their $1,000 deductible.
Project photos
Frequently asked
When is repair the right call instead of replacement?
When the damage is localized, the rest of the roof has life left, and the repair will hold for the rest of the roof's useful life. We tell homeowners honestly when repair is the right answer — it's often less profitable for us but it's the right thing.
Will an insurance claim for repair raise my premium?
Generally less than a full-replacement claim, but every carrier is different. We document the repair so the homeowner has options either way.
How much did this repair cost?
Total $1,450 — well within the homeowner's deductible threshold. Most Broken Arrow wind-damage repairs run $400–$2,500 depending on scope.