Roofing
Roof coverings, flashing, vents, penetrations and related roofing components may show storm-related conditions.
Severe hail can interact differently with roofing, metal surfaces, fencing, garage doors and other exposed exterior components.
Some storm effects are immediately visible. Others require a closer construction inspection to understand what happened to the material.
Elite approaches the property from a construction perspective: identify observable conditions, document the affected components and determine what restoration work is appropriate.
Schedule a Storm InspectionA storm evaluation should consider the construction components exposed to the same weather event.
Roof coverings, flashing, vents, penetrations and related roofing components may show storm-related conditions.
Gutters, downspouts, vents, caps and exposed metal surfaces can provide useful evidence of storm interaction.
Fencing, siding, painted surfaces and other exposed materials may respond differently to hail and wind.
Garage doors and other exterior assemblies can also experience physical impacts during severe weather.
Different materials respond to impact differently. These Elite educational graphics illustrate several exterior components that may require closer evaluation.
Hail can physically deform metal panels and create conditions that should be evaluated as part of the exterior construction inspection.
Wood contains knots, grain and natural variation. Storm evaluation requires distinguishing those features from actual impact-related conditions.
Metal exterior components may retain visible evidence of impact that helps document how the storm interacted with the property.
Storm restoration is still a construction project, and it should be managed like one.
Review observable roofing and exterior construction conditions after severe weather.
Document relevant construction components, physical conditions and project information.
Develop the construction scope needed to address affected building components.
Coordinate materials, trades, scheduling and production through project completion.
Severe weather does not interact with only one material. A roof, gutter, fence, garage door and other exterior components can all be exposed to the same event.
Elite evaluates storm restoration as a construction scope rather than isolating one component before the rest of the property has been considered.
If severe weather has created an active opening or water is entering the structure, reducing additional exposure becomes an immediate construction priority.
Once the property is reasonably protected, the next step is evaluating the affected roofing and exterior components and developing the restoration plan.
Avoid unsafe roof access. Photograph visible conditions from safe locations when practical, protect the interior from additional water exposure when it can be done safely, and contact a qualified construction professional.
Schedule an InspectionElite Roofing & Remodels approaches storm-related projects as a construction professional.
Our role is to inspect observable building conditions, document construction components, develop the required scope and perform or manage the restoration work.
That keeps the focus where it belongs: understanding the property and restoring the construction.
Construction expertise, project management and clear communication from inspection through completion.
Elite serves storm-affected properties throughout Fort Worth and communities across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
Service availability can vary with the location of the storm event, property type and current production schedule.
If your property is in DFW and has experienced severe weather, send Elite the address and tell us what happened.
Call (817) 846-6924Yes. Hail can interact with roofing, metal components, fencing, garage doors and other exposed exterior materials.
Yes. Elite evaluates observable roofing and exterior construction conditions following hail, wind and severe weather.
The inspection can include relevant roofing and exterior construction components, observable physical conditions and information needed to develop the construction scope.
Protect people first and avoid unsafe roof access. If it can be done safely, reduce additional interior exposure and contact Elite so the affected construction can be evaluated.
Elite serves Fort Worth and communities throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Visit our Service Areas page or send us your property address.
Use our Schedule an Appointment form or call Elite directly at (817) 846-6924.
Start with the construction conditions. Schedule an inspection and let Elite help determine what the property needs next.