Storm Damage & Solar Prep

When the weather turns

Canberra’s summer storms can bring large hail and strong gusts with little warning. Broken tiles, dented sheets, lifted ridge caps and branches through the roof are all common after a bad afternoon. The priority is to stop more water getting in. Our on-call crew carries tarps, battens and replacement materials so we can make the roof safe and weathertight on the first visit.

What to do while you wait

• Stay off the roof and away from fallen power lines.
• Move furniture and electronics away from leaks.
• Place buckets and towels under drips.
• Switch off power to light fittings that are wet.
• Take photos of internal damage for your claim.

For widespread events, the ACT SES can also help with temporary repairs.

Reports for insurance

After a storm, insurers generally want evidence of the cause and extent of the damage. We provide a dated report with photos of each affected area, a description of the damage and a quote for permanent repairs. It gives your assessor what they need and avoids repeated site visits.

Permanent hail repairs

Once approved, we return to replace broken tiles with matching profiles, swap out damaged steel sheets, re-bed ridge capping and repair gutters. Where hail damage is extensive, a partial or full re-roof may be the better long-term fix, and we will explain why.

Preparing a roof for solar

Solar panels sit on your roof for decades, and removing them for later roof repairs adds real cost. Before installation, we inspect the area where panels will go, replace cracked tiles, re-point ridges, check fixings on metal roofs and confirm the structure is sound. We can liaise with your solar installer on timing so the roof is ready on the day they arrive.