When a Tree Came Through the Roof in Columbus, We Handled All of It

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Before After

This is exactly the kind of job that shows what a roofing company is really made of. It's not just shingles — it's emergency response, structural repair, insurance documentation, and a full rebuild, all coordinated so the homeowner doesn't have to carry the stress.

The emergency

A large tree fell and punched through the roof structure, opening the home to the weather. The first priority was stopping further damage, so we deployed 24/7 emergency tarping to seal the opening and protect the interior while the insurance claim got moving.

Speed matters on jobs like this. Every hour of exposure risks ceiling damage, flooring, insulation, and mold. We were on site and tarped the same day.

Working the insurance claim

Storm and impact damage like this is generally covered by homeowners insurance. We documented everything thoroughly — met with the adjuster, photographed every inch of structural damage, and made the full scope clear: structure, decking, and the complete roof system.

The approved claim came to $101,551. That number reflects the real cost of doing the job right — not a rushed patch that fails in three years.

The rebuild

From there we rebuilt it properly: structural repair, new decking where needed, and a complete certified roof replacement. The interior work — flooring, drywall, and paint — was coordinated by our crew so the homeowner had a single point of contact instead of juggling three different contractors.

Clean job site, clear communication at every stage, and a home that finished better than before the tree came down.

The takeaway for homeowners

If a tree or storm hits your home, don't panic and don't sign with the first door-knocker. Call a certified, licensed local team that will tarp it fast, document it right, and fight for the full scope with your insurance. That's what we do.

Our average supplement — money the homeowner was owed but the initial estimate missed — is over $1,500 per job. On a claim this size, making sure the scope is complete is worth the time to do it right.

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