How to Get Ready Now for Your Next Roofing Emergency

By definition, a roofing emergency happens unexpectedly. When one does occur, you can face an incredibly stressful situation that puts the well-being of your family in jeopardy, and your home at risk of devastating, costly water damage. Some of the most likely reasons you may need emergency roof repair are:

Roof deterioration caused by long-term exposure to UV radiation and the elements.
Cracked, broken or missing shingles due to high winds.
Damage caused by tree limbs knocked down in a storm.
Failure of the flashing around roof penetrations like the chimney, plumbing vent pipes or skylights.
An ice dam that lets water back up under the roof edges.

Steps to Take Before Emergency Roof Repair is Necessary

It’s simply impossible to prevent all the possible causes of a roofing emergency, but it is possible to make the situation less nerve-racking and lower the chances of damage and danger by taking these steps now:

Locate a trustworthy roofer. You don’t want to begin searching for a dependable roofing contractor in the midst of an emergency, so start immediately. Look for a well-established contractor who’s licensed and insured. Assess their responsiveness, reliability and reputation by contacting prior customers, checking online reviews and verifying that they have manufacturer certifications and offer 24/7 in-house emergency service.

Tackle needed repairs. Once you’ve chosen a trustworthy contractor, get your roof inspected and have any minor issues dealt with, such as damaged/missing shingles or flashing, loose metal panels or badly-installed ridge vents/caps. Getting any problems fixed now prevents them from escalating and lessens the chances of related leaks in high winds or heavy rains.

Check your homeowner’s insurance coverage. It’s essential to know what types of events you’re protected against, and whether the amount of your coverage for repairs or replacement depends on your roof’s age. Additionally, you should be familiar with your insurer’s claim process.

Find your utility shut offs. Learning where the electricity, water and gas shut offs are located can allow you to get the flow turned off quickly if your roof is compromised so you can minimize any risk of a flood, gas leak, fire or explosion.

Contact us at Adams Roofing Professionals if you’re searching for a reputable and dedicated roofing contractor in the Elk Grove Village area. We not only have experienced crews available 24/7, we can help you get prepared so your next roofing emergency is less stressful.

I wanted to let you know about an experience I had with one of your employees. I live at 1200 Knottingham Court in Kingsport Estates and apparently, your company is servicing our condo association. My building has had a leak in the entryway for several months and Eddie was dispatched out to have me show him the source of the leak inside. I met him on Friday, September 21st and just wanted to tell you how impressed I was with his friendliness and professionalism. He immediately found the source of the leak and even went up on the roof to show me. He assured me that someone would take care of it as soon as possible and told me he would give the report priority to avoid any further damage. As someone who used to be in Customer Service, I always value a company that hires people that are not only skilled at their trade, but also skilled at interacting with people. Eddie is a great example of that and I wanted you to know so you could tell him what a great job he does! I am so glad that Alma Management chose Adams Roofing to be our roofing contractor!... [more]

Jeremy Q, CMCA, AMS

Adams Roofing has a great team to work perfectly with condo and townhome Associations. We are currently in the middle of a 6 year, 49 building tear-off project. Adams works hand in hand with the engineers, delivers according to the specifications, and provides great customer service to the homeowners and management team.... [more]

Sue T.

Good Afternoon, I am writing to you on behalf of the Mission Hills M-8 Association. I would like to tell you how happy we are with the work that you completed for our Association. Your supervisor Eddie was great. We liked his professionalism and his work ethic. He kept us informed, and delivered on all his promises. Please make sure that any other jobs you do for us include him. Best regards, Joey Mission Hills Management... [more]

Brett K.

Charlie, Thanks very much for replacing the gutter! No one has been out to do it, at least before I left for work this morning. But I will definitely let you know whether it’s done correctly. I am very satisfied with your roofing job. It looks great, and more importantly, there were no leaks when it rained (even though we haven’t gotten really hard rains yet). So, I have been very pleased with my experience with Adams, especially with the professionalism and responsiveness of you and Dan. Thanks.... [more]

Keith M.

I wanted to take a moment to comment on your technician, Eddie. Eddie was assigned to inspect a roof leak I am having in my home in Cobblestone Circle. He was prompt, professional, courteous and informative; everything a customer could ask for when inviting a contractor into their home. Eddie represents Adams Roofing Well; and clearly he is an asset to your company. Kudos to him! Thank you.... [more]

Rick H.