1. Stay Safe First

Before anything else, make sure everyone is okay. Don't go climbing on a wet, damaged roof — that's how people get hurt. If you see sagging ceilings, downed power lines, or major structural damage, stay clear and keep your family away from those areas.

2. Look for Damage From the Ground

You can spot a lot without climbing anything. Walk around House and look up. Check for missing or torn shingles, dented gutters, and shingle pieces in your yard. Look at your ceilings inside for new water stains. Take note of anything that looks off.

3. Take Photos of Everything

This step is huge for your insurance claim. Use your phone to take clear pictures of all the damage you can safely see — the roof, the yard debris, any water inside. Date-stamped photos right after the storm give you solid proof of what happened and when.

4. Stop the Water If You Can

If water is actively coming in, put buckets down and move furniture out of the way. Don't try to tarp the roof yourself if it's not safe. This is where a 24-hour roofer comes in — we can get out fast to tarp and stop the leak before more water soaks into your ceilings and walls.

5. Call a Local Roofer Before the Insurance Adjuster

Here's a tip most people don't know. It helps to have a trusted local roofer look at the damage before you finalize anything with insurance. A good roofer knows what storm damage looks like and can make sure nothing gets missed or lowballed. We do this all the time in Memphis and we'll meet your adjuster on site.

6. Be Careful With Door-Knockers

After every big Memphis storm, out-of-town 'roofers' show up knocking on doors. Some are fine. Many are not — they take deposits and disappear, or do shoddy work and leave. Stick with a local company that has a real address and real reviews you can check.

Why Fast Action Matters

Water damage gets worse by the hour. What starts as a small leak can ruin insulation, drywall, and even the structure if it sits. Moving quickly protects your home and keeps your repair costs down. If a storm has hit your roof, don't wait. We're open 24 hours and we know Memphis storm damage inside and out. Call (901) 270-0330 or contact us here and we'll get out fast.