High winds and hail are hard on DMV roofs. Once shingles tear off, the exposed area lets water reach the underlayment and decking — so a few missing shingles can become a leak fast. Here is what causes it and what a proper repair looks like.
Gusts catch the edge of aging or poorly sealed shingles and peel them back. Older roofs and ridge/edge shingles are most vulnerable.
Hail bruises and cracks shingles; falling branches knock them loose. Damage is often worse than it looks from the ground.
Heat and age break down the self-seal strip, so shingles no longer bond and lift in the next storm.
Spot shingle repairs typically run $300–$1,200. Storm damage that affects flashing or decking, or that qualifies for an insurance claim, can be larger.
Each storm widens the gap. Exposed decking rots, the leak reaches your ceilings, and what was a $400 repair becomes a partial or full roof replacement.
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