Tree damage roof repair in Atlanta, from the first call to the rebuilt roof

Most tree calls are limbs rather than whole trees. A branch breaks off in a storm and punches through the shingles and decking, or slides down the slope tearing courses as it goes. We clear the debris and cut the damaged decking back to solid wood. New plywood goes in, then underlayment and flashing, and new shingles are woven into the old so the repair holds. We also check the gutters and fascia at the eave, which take a beating when a limb rolls off the roof edge.

When a whole tree is lying on the roof, nothing gets repaired until the weight comes off. That is a job for a tree crew with the right equipment, not a ladder and a chainsaw. We come out first to dry in what we can and check whether the structure is still carrying the load. Then we work alongside the tree crew so the trunk is lifted off in sections without further damage. Once the roof is clear, we open it up and see the full extent of the break.

A heavy limb or trunk often cracks rafters, splits ridge boards and breaks ceiling joists below. We sister new lumber alongside cracked rafters or replace them, and rebuild the ridge where it was crushed. Every sheet of cracked or delaminated decking is replaced, then the roof covering is rebuilt to match. If the damage is extensive enough that an engineer or a permit is needed, we tell you before the work starts and handle both. We also check the ceiling below for cracked drywall and wet insulation before the room is closed back up.