Pre-Storm Roof Checklist
PRC 13 Roofing Inc. · Sacramento, CA · Lic. No. 1087153 · 916-761-3866
From the ground (safe, no ladder required)
- Missing, cracked, or curled shingles visible from the street
- Granules collecting in gutters or on the ground
- Sagging ridge lines or dips in the roof plane
- Damaged or detached gutters and downspouts
- Flashing pulled away at chimneys, vents, or skylights
- Tree branches touching or overhanging the roof
Inside the home
- Water stains or discoloration on ceilings or walls
- Peeling paint near roof lines or in upstairs rooms
- Musty odor in attic or upper floors after rain
- Daylight visible through attic decking boards
- Wet insulation in the attic after storms
After a storm
- Document damage with photos (roof, gutters, interior stains)
- Place buckets under active leaks; move valuables away from wet areas
- Do not climb on the roof. Call a licensed roofer for assessment
- Contact your insurer if damage may be storm-related