Tree damage roof repair, at a glance
If a tree is on your roof, get everyone out of the rooms underneath it, stay off the roof and call (314) 429-6000. A person answers 24 hours a day. Once the tree is off, we tarp the opening, then come back to repair the decking, framing and roof properly.
What to do right now
A falling tree can crack rafters and leave the roof unable to hold weight, even if it looks like only a few shingles are broken. Don't go up on it, and don't try to pull limbs off yourself. Keep people and pets out of the rooms directly below the impact until someone has looked at it.
- Get everyone out of the rooms under the damage
- Stay away from any downed power lines and call Ameren if wires are involved
- Take photos from the ground before anything is moved
- Move valuables away from leaks and set out buckets
- Call us at (314) 429-6000 at any hour
- Call your insurance company to start the claim
A large tree still on the house usually needs a tree service with the right equipment to lift it off safely. We can coordinate timing so we're there to tarp the opening as soon as it's clear.
How we repair tree damage
The tarp is temporary. Here's what happens after.
Emergency tarp
We cover the opening and secure the tarp so the next rain stays outside.
Inspection and photos
We check the rafters, decking, shingles, gutters and attic, and document everything.
Insurance scope
We meet your adjuster and walk through the damage so nothing gets missed.
Structural repair
Broken rafters and decking replaced before any roofing goes back on.
Roof repair or replacement
New underlayment and shingles tied in, or a full roof if the damage calls for it.
Matching new shingles to an older roof isn't always possible, especially if the line has been discontinued. If a repair would leave a mismatched patch, we'll show you and explain the options before work starts.
Why St. Louis sees so much of this
Many older neighborhoods across the city and inner-ring suburbs have tall oaks, maples and sweetgums that were planted decades ago, often close to the house. Summer thunderstorms with straight-line wind, ice storms in winter and saturated ground in spring all bring limbs and whole trees down. Trees with dead branches or hollow trunks are more likely to fail.
If you have trees hanging over your roof, it's worth having them looked at by an arborist. Limbs that rub the roof wear through shingles even without a storm, and fallen leaves in valleys and gutters cause their own leaks. During a free roof inspection we'll point out which ones are a concern.
24/7 emergency roof repair
Tarping and temporary repairs at any hour, anywhere in the metro.
Storm damage repair
Wind, hail and debris damage repaired and documented.
Insurance claims
How we work with your carrier from inspection to final payment.
Wind damage
Shingles lifted or torn off by storms.
Roof decking repair
Damaged boards and plywood replaced under the new roof.
Roof replacement
When the damage is widespread, a full new roof.
Who you're calling
John Beal Roofing is a third-generation, family-run company that has been roofing homes and buildings around St. Louis since 1947. We are an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor, we carry an A+ rating with the BBB, and Roofing Contractor Magazine has listed us in its Top 100. Every roof we install is backed by our lifetime workmanship warranty. We answer our phone around the clock, and our crews are local. After a big storm, calls come in fast; we take active leaks and open roofs first.
Common questions
Does homeowners insurance cover a tree falling on my roof?
Do you remove the tree?
How quickly can you tarp the roof?
Will you repair the rafters too?
Is the inspection free?
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