Hurricane season · Wilmington, NC
Hurricane roof checklist for Wilmington, NC
Get ready before June 1.
Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30. A few checks before it starts, and the right steps after a storm, protect your roof and the house under it.
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Before hurricane season: the roof checklist
Most of this you can do from the ground, and from the attic if it’s safe to go up there. Please stay off the roof and leave ladder work to a professional.
- Look at the roof from the ground. Note missing, lifted or curling shingles, and anything hanging loose.
- Check around pipes, vents and the chimney. Cracked pipe boots and loose flashing are common places for leaks to start.
- Clear the gutters and downspouts so heavy rain can drain away from the house.
- Trim branches that hang over the roof.
- Look in the attic after a heavy rain for stains or damp spots on the wood.
- Photograph your roof before the season starts, so you have a dated record of how it looked.
- Know your policy. Ask your agent about your hurricane deductible and what your coverage includes.
- Get a free inspection if anything looks off. We’ll show you photos of what we find.
After a storm
- Stay safe. Keep off the roof and away from downed power lines.
- Slow the water inside. Put buckets under drips and move what you can out of the way.
- Take photos of the damage, from the ground and inside the house.
- Call or text 910-902-0271 any time, day or night, for emergency help, including tarping.
- Get a free inspection with photos of what we find. Your insurer decides coverage.
An emergency tarp keeps water out until the repair · TPC photo
Make your roof stronger for next season
A yearly check
Roof Guard gives your roof a yearly inspection and the small repairs in your chosen plan.
Small repairs now
A cracked pipe boot or loose flashing is a small roof repair. Fixing it before a storm can help prevent water damage.
A FORTIFIED roof
If your roof needs replacing, ask about a FORTIFIED roof, built to hold up better in high wind and heavy rain.
Hurricane season questions
When is hurricane season in North Carolina?
The Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30.
Should I get my roof inspected before hurricane season?
It’s a good time to catch small problems, like a cracked pipe boot or lifted shingles, while they’re cheap to fix. Our inspections are free.
Can you tarp my roof after a storm?
Yes. Call or text 910-902-0271 any time. A tarp keeps water out until the roof can be repaired.
Get your roof checked before the season
Send a request, or call or text 910-902-0271.
We’ll contact you to arrange a free inspection.
