Storm Damage
Storm, Monsoon & Hail Damage Repair
High winds, hail and monsoon downpours can damage even a well-maintained commercial roof. We inspect, document and repair storm damage, and we help you build a clean insurance claim.
After the Storm
Storm Damage Is Not Always Easy to See
Arizona’s monsoon season officially runs June 15 through September 30, according to the City of Phoenix. Those storms bring sudden high winds, dust, hail and heavy rain in a short window, and commercial flat roofs take the hit.
Wind lifts membranes, flashings and edge metal. Hail can puncture single-ply roofs and crack coatings. Heavy rain overwhelms drains and leaves water sitting on the roof. Some of this damage leaks right away. Some of it does not show up until weeks later. A post-storm inspection finds it while it is still fresh and easy to document.
During monsoon season, Vanguard Roofing AZ tracks hail events across Maricopa County. When a storm drops hail in your area, we know about it and can get your roof inspected and documented quickly.
- Hail event tracking across Maricopa County
- Post-storm roof inspections
- Wind uplift and membrane repairs
- Hail damage assessment and repair
- Drain clearing and overflow protection
- Insurance claim documentation
What We Look For
Common Storm Damage on Commercial Roofs
Wind & Haboob Damage
Strong gusts get under loose edges and seams, lifting membranes, flashings, edge metal and coping caps. Blowing debris can scuff or puncture the roof surface, and dust storms pack drains and scuppers with dirt.
- Lifted or torn membrane and seams
- Loose edge metal and coping caps
- Debris punctures and scuffs
- Dirt-packed drains and scuppers
Hail Damage
Hail can puncture single-ply roofs like TPO and PVC, and it can crack or bruise coatings on foam roofs. Once a coating is broken, the foam underneath is exposed to sun and water. Hail damage is easy to miss from the ground, so it needs to be checked up close on the roof.
- Punctures and fractures in single-ply membranes
- Cracked or bruised coatings on foam
- Damaged HVAC fins, skylights and vents
- Photos and measurements for your claim
Water & Drainage
Heavy Rain and Ponding Water
Drain Clearing & Overflow Protection
Monsoon rain can drop a lot of water fast. If drains or scuppers are blocked, water backs up, ponds on the roof and finds its way inside through seams and flashings. We clear drains, repair damaged drain components and recommend overflow protection or drainage improvements where water keeps collecting.
If water is already coming inside, see our emergency leak repair service.
- Drain and scupper clearing
- Overflow protection
- Ponding water solutions
- Temporary waterproofing for active leaks
Insurance Claims
Documentation That Helps Your Claim
Insurance Claim Assistance
A commercial roofing insurance claim goes smoother with clear evidence. We document storm damage with detailed photographs and written reports, work directly with adjusters so the damage is properly captured and provide repair estimates in the format insurers require.
- Detailed photographic damage documentation
- Written damage reports for adjusters
- Repair estimates in insurance-standard format
- On-site adjuster meetings when needed
Get Ahead of the Next Storm
The best time to deal with storm damage is before the storm. A pre-monsoon inspection finds loose flashings, worn coatings and clogged drains while there is still time to fix them. Our maintenance program includes a spring inspection before storm season and a fall inspection after it.
- Spring pre-monsoon inspection
- Fall post-storm inspection
- Priority scheduling for program clients
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