Important Steps to Prepare Your Roof for a Hurricane

October 4, 2023 by christy

Hurricanes can cause immense destruction, and damage to your roof is one of the most severe consequences. Storms often bring high winds and torrential rains that can loosen or dislodge pieces of your roof, leading to leaks and structural issues that negatively affect your home.

Taking proactive steps to prepare your roof for a hurricane is essential if you live in an area prone to these powerful storms. Follow these tips to get your roof ready to protect the rest of your house in the event of a hurricane.

Inspect Your Roof for Flyaways

Before hurricane season, you should inspect your roof for any damage or signs of deterioration. Check for missing shingles, cracks in the tiles, or signs of wear and tear. If you find anything that needs repair, address it right away.

As hurricane season lasts until the end of November, avoid putting any holiday decorations on your roof until December that could be picked up by high winds. These items can fly away during the storm.

Remove Flyaways From Yard

Outdoor furniture, flower pots and planters, toys, and even trampolines can become projectiles that cause roof damage when picked up by high winds. As you are inspecting your roof for flyaways, look around your yard and remove outdoor furniture and store away loose items. We recommend storing those items indoors — not on your porch, even if screened.

Get Professional Inspections

If you are still unsure whether your roof is ready for a hurricane, it’s always wise to have an experienced contractor come and take a look.

A professional can provide an accurate assessment of the condition of your roof and will be able to recommend necessary repairs or improvements that should be made to ensure your roof is ready for a hurricane.

Taking preventive measures will go a long way toward protecting your home from the effects of a hurricane.

Be Ready With Supplies

Even after taking all the necessary steps to prepare your roof for hurricane season, it’s still wise to have some supplies in an emergency. Stocking up on tarps can help you make quick repairs if your roof sustains any damage during the storm.

Always Stay Updated on the Weather

If you live in an area prone to hurricanes, staying updated on the latest weather information is essential. Keep track of warnings or advisories issued by local authorities and always heed their advice. In addition, you can get more information about hurricane preparedness from organizations like the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency.

Get a Free Roof Inspection From Complete Exteriors

Complete Exteriors will ensure your roof is ready for a hurricane. We offer free roof inspections so that you can accurately assess your roof’s condition and decide how to tackle any repairs or improvements before hurricane season.

Contact us today to arrange a free roof inspection and get the peace of mind of knowing your home is protected. With Complete Exteriors, you can rest assured that your roof will be prepared to withstand whatever Mother Nature brings.

Andrew Robertson

2023-10-17

Complete Exteriors did an amazing job. They are super professional, on time, and the quality is top notch. They found things that others had missed and worked with me the whole time. One of key takeaways for me is their service. To have a vendor not only do they job, but also inform and educate you through the whole process is amazing. Damien was on site the entire day during the build, constantly updating and working with his crews. He was even there the next day after the job to ensure all was good to do one last spot check. Even the general manager Eddie came out to ensure all was going right. Another aspect that was awesome is even when I was at work, I was getting a progress report with where they were at with job through today. Even when the materials were delivered, I got an update that showed all the matching lot numbers for every case of tiles. This was in no way a Lowes delivery weeks before the job. This was a managed direct delivery with all matching numbers. I will say, in a world where customer service is becoming less and less, Compete Exteriors is breaking the mold. Again, if you need a roof, give them a call. I feel 100% confident I have a roof for MANY years to come.

Doug S

Complete Exteriors recently replaced my roof due to hail damage. I was very impressed with the professionalism and quality of the job. As proven by the finished product, they had a skilled team performing the roofing ( and wood replacement where needed. ). They even cleaned up the walkways in the attic. Joe, Damien, and Greg all checked in personally throughout the day to ensure the job was going according to my standards. I would definitely recommend them for any restoration or roof work.

Rob Davis

2023-09-15

I'd like to compliment Josh Wilson with complete exteriors. Josh handled all the handyman issues that needed to be done after the roof was installed. He took care of everything in a prompt and quality maner.

Court S

2023-09-07

Braxton is GREAT!!!! Quick and professional!!!

Tony Gomillion

2023-08-31

Holden and Damien were awesome to work with and the job turned out great! We will highly recommend them to everyone that needs good quality work done.

M D

2023-08-30

Damien was my roofer and is excellent and very professional. My experience with Holden overseeing this whole project has always been thorough. I’ve never had a problem with this company at all. I highly recommend!

Kreig Bell

2023-08-28

Complete Exteriors has got to be the most organized, thorough, and efficient roofing contractor any where around. From the initial inspection with an insurance adjuster to installation, I never had to repeat myself nor ask the same questions until I got an answer. The left hand knew what the right hand was doing all through the process and I never had to worry about them following through with what we discussed in the planning stage. They handled all the paper work with the insurance company once I filed the claim. I highly recommend Complete Exteriors to service your roofing, gutter, and siding needs!

Donald Ball

2023-08-11

Great Company and staff. They did a great job with our roof replacement. Damien Pierre kept us aware about everything that was going on. He did a great job managing the process. I was really impressed with that young man.

Justin Kuykendall

2023-08-05

I'd like to thank the Gutter installers from Complete Exteriors Roofing & Gutters for doing an outstanding install today, totally changed the look on the front of the house, appreciate the advice on going with the copper penny gutter, it has the look of expensive copper install but without the cost or tarnishing over the years. Professional, friendly, and timely, will definitely be looking at other services they offer.